MOORE, Edward and others — British Drama Illustrated, volume 1

London, John Dicks, 1867. Used - Acceptable. Fair hardback in green cloth 1st ed. Very clumsily bound in green cloth, with hand-written title page & spine title label; owner's name on title page; green cloth a little soiled. Date is as written on title page; however a folded sheet loosely inserted reads 'Presented. Gratis. with no.1 of \"The British Drama\", published wednesday, August 3rd, 1864\" (portraits of 2 actors or managers, presumably S. Phelps & C. Kean). Texts of 21 plays. An unusual item, with scarce 'free gift' from 1864. Photo:.