JOHN DOVASTON'S COPY
Caractacus. A dramatic poem. Written on the Model of The antient greek tragedy. First published in the Year 1759, and Now altered for Theatrical Representation.
York.
Printed by A. Ward, 1777.
8vo.
[6], 76pp. Without half-title. Modern navy cloth, printed paper lettering-piece to spine. Scattered spotting. Inked ownership inscription of John Dovaston to title page.
The first edition of poet William Mason's (1725-1797) theatrical adaptation of his popular dramatic verse Caractacus (London, 1759).
Provennance: John Dovaston (1740-1808), Shropshire nurseryman and antiquarian. The Dovaston library, continued by Dovaston's son (poet, ornithologist, and friend of Bewick) was dispersed by Hall, Wateridge & Owen in Shrewsbury, 1910.
Provennance: John Dovaston (1740-1808), Shropshire nurseryman and antiquarian. The Dovaston library, continued by Dovaston's son (poet, ornithologist, and friend of Bewick) was dispersed by Hall, Wateridge & Owen in Shrewsbury, 1910.
ESTC T96183.
£ 250.00
Antiquates Ref: 28400
