1811 The Modern Theatre: A Collection of Successful Modern Plays, as acted at the Theatres Royal in London

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First Edition, Leather Binding, Rebound, Scarce

The first edition of this work. Scarce in commerce complete with all ten volumes. In uniform calf bindings. 

Selected by Elizabeth Inchbald, English novelist and dramatist known for her novels 'A Simple Story' and 'Nature and Art.' 

A fascinating collection showcasing the most successful plays of her time, printed from the prompt book under the authority of the managers. As acted at the Theatres Royal of London. 

No uniform half titles as called for. 

Featuring the following: 

1. 'The Will,' 'The Rage,' 'Life,' 'How to Grow Rich,' and 'Notoriety;'
2. 'Speculation,' 'Laugh when You Can,' 'The Delinquent,' 'Fortune's Fool,' and 'Folly as It Flies.' 
3. 'Votary of Wealth,' 'Secrets Worth Knowing,' 'Zorinski,' 'Who Wants a Guinea,' and 'Werter.' 
4. 'Duplicity,' 'School for Arrogance,' 'He is Much to Blame,' 'Seduction,' and 'School for Prejudice.' 
5. 'False Impression', 'Mysterious Husband,' 'Box Lobby Challenge', 'Natural Son,' and 'Carmelite.'
6. 'Impostors,' 'Ramah Droog,' 'Wife of Two husbands,' 'Law of Lombardy,' and 'Braganza.' 
7. 'I'll Tell You What,' 'Next Door Neighbours,' 'Wise Man of the East,' 'Percy,' and 'Trip to Scarborough.' 
8. 'Matilda,' 'Fugitive,' 'Mary, Queen of Scots,' 'He Wou'd Be a Soldier,' and 'England Preserved.' 
9. 'Bank Note,' 'English Merchant,' 'Chapter of Accidents,' 'School for Wives,' and 'Henry the Second.' 
10. 'Fashionable Levities,' 'Which is the Man?,' 'Time's a Tell-Tale,' 'What is She?', and 'Lie of a Day.' 

From the library of Charles Selwin, with armorial bookplate to front pastedowns.