Timoleon: or, The Revolution. A Tragi-Comedy.
London.
Printed by W. Onley, for John Sturton, 1697.
First edition.
Quarto.
[8], 80pp. Later half-vellum, marbled boards, contrasting black morocco lettering-piece. Extremities lightly rubbed and discoloured. Leaves browned/foxed, later inked annotation to title-page.
The sole edition of an anonymous drama centred around the character of Greek statesman Timoleon (c.411-337 BCE), ruler of Syracuse, wherein parallels are drawn between the protagonist and William of Orange
ESTC R4576, Wing T1290.
£ 450.00
Antiquates Ref: 19290
