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BAKER, David Erskine (1730-1767), Isaac REED (1742-1807) & Stephen JONES (1763-1827). Biographia Dramatica; or, a companion to the playhouse. London: 1812.
3 volumes in 4, 8o (215 x 135 mm). Half-titles. (Some spotting and browning.) Near-contemporary brown half morocco, spines in six compartments with raised bands, bands flanked by single fillets in gilt, lettered in the second and fourth compartments, top edge gilt.
An attractive copy of the third and best edition of Baker's work, first published in 1764. Volumes I and II contain biographical notices of the dramatists, volumes III and IV a bibliography of their plays. Lowe, Arnott & Robinson 33; Stratman Play Lists 43. (4)
3 volumes in 4, 8
An attractive copy of the third and best edition of Baker's work, first published in 1764. Volumes I and II contain biographical notices of the dramatists, volumes III and IV a bibliography of their plays. Lowe, Arnott & Robinson 33; Stratman Play Lists 43. (4)