Shelfmark
Kb.4.06
Author
Title
Historical memoir on Italian tragedy, from the earliest period to the present time: illustrated with specimens and analyses of the most celebrated tragedies; and interspersed with occasional observations on the Italian theatres; and biographical notices of the principal tragic writers of Italy. By a member of the Arcadian Academy of Rome..
Publication, distribution, etc.
London: : Printed for E. Harding, no. 98, Pall-Mall., 1799..
Physical description
viii, 338, [2], lxvi, [2] p., [3] leaves of plates : ill., ports., engr., music ; 28 cm. (4to)
Note
Preface signed: Joseph Cooper Walker.
Note
The appendices are separately paginated.
Note
The final leaf contains 'Description of the plates' on recto and 'Errata' on verso.
Provenance
Edward Gordon Craig collection.
Provenance
Edward Gordon Craig's annotated and extra-illustrated copy, with his provenance note: "Bought by me in 1916 - a bad copy of a good book". Book stamp and "GC" bookplate of Edward Gordon Craig.
Provenance
Pencil initials on front endpaper: J.C.W.
Binding
20th century grey cloth case binding ; traces of paper spine label.
Copy-specific note
Imperfect: imprint date rubbed out, and wanting engraved portrait of Scipione Maffei facing p. 232, which according to a note in Craig's hand in the 'Description of the plates' was taken out and washed, but evidently not returned.
Copy-specific note
Ms. index ([16] leaves) compiled by Edward Gordon Craig, Teddy Craig and Nellie Craig between September 1924 and January 1925 tipped in at end.
Subject
Italian drama (Tragedy) History and criticism Early works to 1800.
Subject
Theater Italy Early works to 1800.
Subject
Dramatists, Italian Biography Early works to 1800.
Added entry--name
Harding, E. (Edward), 1755 - 1840 printer.
Added entry--name
Craig, Edward Gordon, 1872 - 1966 former owner.
Added entry--name
Craig, Edward Anthony, 1904 - 1998 indexer.
Added entry--name
Craig, Ellen Gordon, 1904 - 1975 indexer.
Added entry--name
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B46620