John Home — The Fatal Discovery. A Tragedy.

London, T. Becket and P. A. De Hondt, 1769 . First edition. Cloth. An exceptional example of the first edition of Scottish minister, soldier and author John Home's tragic drama. The first edition of this work. A tragedy by the British writer John Home, which premiered at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in London. ESTC T35427 Identified as the first edition by the ESTC due to the presence of one epilogue only. With the 1776 inscription of Robert Rounsford to the title page head. Rebound, with endpapers renewed. The original cast included popular 18th century actors Spranger Barry and Samuel Reddish. Rebound in cloth, with endpapers renewed. Externally, fine. Internally, firmly bound. Inscription to title page head. Neat archival restoration to centre of title page. Pages clean and bright. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine .