A narrative of the life of Mrs. Charlotte Charke, daughter of Colley Cibber
1929, First Edition. London : Constable and Co. Limited. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Remains well-preserved overall. Item #449313
Series; Constable's miscellany of original & selected publications in literature. Physical description; 223 pages : facsimiles ; 18 cm. Notes; First edition in this form. "First published 1755, Constable's Miscellany 1929"--Title page verso. "The original title-page and table of contents are reproduced on pp. 11 and 12, from the first edition of 1755"--Page 5. Contains reprint of original t.p. of 1755 on p. 11-12 of text. Contents; Note -- The author to herself -- A narrative of the life of Mrs. Charlotte Charke -- Account of a visit to Mrs. Charlotte Charke by Mr. Samuel Whyte of Dublin. Subjects; Charke, Charlotte (1713-1760). Actresses England 18th century Biography. Women authors, English England 18th century Biography. Great Britain Social life and customs 18th century. Cibber, Colley (1671-1757).
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