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Click here to see our other books! The Life and Times of Frederick Reynolds, Written by Himself Frederick Reynolds 1827 Henry Colburn : London 9" by 6" xxiv [1], 2-373 [1]; 422pp SUMMARY The second edition of the two volume autobiography of English dramatist Frederick Reynolds. Early Edition,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 1.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 23.99 EU Postage : £ 18.99 European Postage: £ 19.99 Asia Postage: £ 31.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 32.99 DESCRIPTION The second edition of this work, published the year after the first. Illustrated with a portrait frontispiece to volume I. An autobiography of the prolific playwright Frederic Reynolds, who during his literary career composed nearly one hundred tragedies and comedies. His first piece, 'Werter', was founded on Goethe's novel, and was first produced at the Bath Theatre on 25 November, 1785. In this work, Reynolds noted that, despite having written many successful works, he was not wealthy. In the conclusion, he writes that "[H]aving been omitted from many wills on account of my supposed wealth, I hope this true, and faithful exposition of the real state of my finance, may catch the eye of some rich testator, and induce him to make me reparation, by bequeathing me a thumping legacy." With the armorial bookplate of Miss Rigden, St. Lawrence, to front pastedowns. CONDITION In half calf bindings, with marbled paper covered boards. Gilt detailing to back strips, with some discolouration. Otherwise, externally lovely. Hinges strained. Bookplates to front pastedowns. Internally, firmly bound. Offsetting to volume I title page, with light spotting to first few leaves of volume I. Pages otherwise clean and bright, Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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