Kb.4.06
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..
London: : Printed for E. Harding, no. 98, Pall-Mall., 1799..
viii, 338, [2], lxvi, [2] p., [3] leaves of plates : ill., ports., engr., music ; 28 cm. (4to)
Preface signed: Joseph Cooper Walker.
The appendices are separately paginated.
The final leaf contains 'Description of the plates' on recto and 'Errata' on verso.
Edward Gordon Craig collection.
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.
Pencil initials on front endpaper: J.C.W.
20th century grey cloth case binding ; traces of paper spine label.
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.
Ms. index ([16] leaves) compiled by Edward Gordon Craig, Teddy Craig and Nellie Craig between September 1924 and January 1925 tipped in at end.
Italian drama (Tragedy) History and criticism Early works to 1800.
Theater Italy Early works to 1800.
Dramatists, Italian Biography Early works to 1800.
Harding, E. (Edward), 1755 - 1840 printer.
Craig, Edward Gordon, 1872 - 1966 former owner.
Craig, Edward Anthony, 1904 - 1998 indexer.
Craig, Ellen Gordon, 1904 - 1975 indexer.
England London.
B46620