Description: An Apology for the Life of Mr. Colley Cibber, Comedian, and Late Patentee of the Theatre-Royal. With an Historical View of the Stage during his Own Time. Written by Himself. The Second Edition. Printed by John Watts, London, 1740, 488 pp, half modern leather, 8 x 5.5”, 8vo. In good condition. Nicely rebound in modern half leather. Gilt dated spine with light wear. Vellum corners. Fresh end papers are free of ownership. Interior is typically toned with light staining and foxing. Free of known marginalia. Binding tight and intact. Missing frontispiece. A well-preserved copy. Please see photos. "The most influential theatrical personage" during much of the first half of the 18th century in England, Colley Cibber "achieved notable success as an actor and as a comic playwright The sprightliness, variety and individuality of his work, aided by his ability to create effective roles for leading members of the Drury Lane company made many, if not most, of his comedies consistently 'good theater." COLA1740CFGL-variant
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Binding: Half Leather
Place of Publication: London
Language: English
Special Attributes: Second Edition
Author: Colley Cibber
Publisher: John Watts
Topic: Memoirs
Subject: Biography & Autobiography
Year Printed: 1740
Original/Facsimile: Original
