Westminster drolleries : both parts, of 1671, 1672; being a choice collection of songs and poems, sung at court & theatres: with additions made by 'A person of quality.' Now first reprinted from the original editions. / Ed., with an introduction ... a copious appendix of notes, illustrations and emendations of text. by J. Woodfall Ebsworth
1875, First Reprinted Edition. Boston, Lincolnshire : R. Roberts. Good copy in the original blue cloth boards, with paper label to spine (now somewhat worn). Covers slightly dust-dulled and rubbed along the edges, joints and endbands, with corners bumped. Both hinges cracked with mull holding secure; pp. 55-58 loose. Text block clean, with binding otherwise entirely secure. Remains well-preserved overall. Item #458421
Physical description: 4 preliminary leaves, xliv pages, 2 leaves, 125 pages, 3 leaves, 132 pages, 1 leaf, lxxxiv pages ; 19 cm. Notes: With reproductions of original title pages. Contents: Prelude -- Editorial introduction to the Westminster drolleries: 1671, 1672 -- Westminster drollery, or a choice collection of the newest songs & poems both at court and theaters / by a person of quality -- Westminster drollery, the second part: being a compleat collection of all the newest and choicest songs and poems at court and both the theaters / by the author of the first part -- Notes, various readings, and emendations of text -- Table of first lines. Subjects: Songs, English - England - 17th century. English poetry - Early modern, 1500-1700. Ballads, English - England - 17th century. English wit and humor - Early modern, 1500-1700.
Price: €48.00