![[RESTORATION DRAMA]. A fine collection of plays from the collection of William Appleton, noted theatrical scholar and professor at Columbia. Including: SHERIDAN, Richard Brinsley. A Trip to Scarborough. London: for G. Wilkie, 1781. 8°. Modern calf. -- DRYDEN, John. Troilus and Cressida, or Truth Found too Late. London: for Abel Swall and Jacob Tonson, 1679. 8°. Modern calf. -- FARQUHAR, George. The Beaux Stratagem. London: for Bernard Lintott, [1707]. 8°. Modern morocco. -- JOHNSON, Samuel. Mr. Johnson’s Preface To his Edition of Shakespear’s Plays. London: for J. and R. Tonson and others, 1765. -- And 21 others. Together, 25 volumes, Various 8° sizes, various modern leather bindings, condition varies. Complete list available on request.](https://www.christies.com/img/LotImages/2014/NYR/2014_NYR_03400_0248_000(restoration_drama_a_fine_collection_of_plays_from_the_collection_of_wi054423).jpg?w=1)
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[RESTORATION DRAMA]. A fine collection of plays from the collection of William Appleton, noted theatrical scholar and professor at Columbia. Including: SHERIDAN, Richard Brinsley. A Trip to Scarborough. London: for G. Wilkie, 1781. 8°. Modern calf. -- DRYDEN, John. Troilus and Cressida, or Truth Found too Late. London: for Abel Swall and Jacob Tonson, 1679. 8°. Modern calf. -- FARQUHAR, George. The Beaux Stratagem. London: for Bernard Lintott, [1707]. 8°. Modern morocco. -- JOHNSON, Samuel. Mr. Johnson’s Preface To his Edition of Shakespear’s Plays. London: for J. and R. Tonson and others, 1765. -- And 21 others. Together, 25 volumes, Various 8° sizes, various modern leather bindings, condition varies. Complete list available on request.
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[RESTORATION DRAMA]. A fine collection of plays from the collection of William Appleton, noted theatrical scholar and professor at Columbia. Including: SHERIDAN, Richard Brinsley. A Trip to Scarborough. London: for G. Wilkie, 1781. 8°. Modern calf. -- DRYDEN, John. Troilus and Cressida, or Truth Found too Late. London: for Abel Swall and Jacob Tonson, 1679. 8°. Modern calf. -- FARQUHAR, George. The Beaux Stratagem. London: for Bernard Lintott, [1707]. 8°. Modern morocco. -- JOHNSON, Samuel. Mr. Johnson’s Preface To his Edition of Shakespear’s Plays. London: for J. and R. Tonson and others, 1765. -- And 21 others. Together, 25 volumes, Various 8° sizes, various modern leather bindings, condition varies. Complete list available on request.