SHELLEY, PERCY BYSSHE. The Cenci. A Tragedy in Five Acts. [Livorno] Italy: Printed for C. and J. Ollier, London 1819. 8vo, red morocco gilt, t.e.g., others uncut, by Zaehnsdorf, wear at outer joints, a few minute repairs to extreme outer edge of title-page, wanting blank leaf at front. FIRST EDITION, one of 250 copies. Granniss 50; Ashley 5:69. This "closet" drama, dedicated to Leigh Hunt, was not produced upon the stage until May 7, 1886 -- Robert Browning's birthday, with the poet as guest of honor for the performance.

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SHELLEY, PERCY BYSSHE. The Cenci. A Tragedy in Five Acts. [Livorno] Italy: Printed for C. and J. Ollier, London 1819. 8vo, red morocco gilt, t.e.g., others uncut, by Zaehnsdorf, wear at outer joints, a few minute repairs to extreme outer edge of title-page, wanting blank leaf at front. FIRST EDITION, one of 250 copies. Granniss 50; Ashley 5:69. This "closet" drama, dedicated to Leigh Hunt, was not produced upon the stage until May 7, 1886 -- Robert Browning's birthday, with the poet as guest of honor for the performance.

Provenance: Edward Huth, bookplate -- Silvain S. Brunschwig, bookplate.