James Thomson — Tancred and Sigismunda. A Tragedy.

London, A. Millar, 1745. First edition. Disbound. A first edition of James Thomson's play Tancred and Sigismunda, a tragedy inspired by the Renaissance writer Giovanni Boccaccio. A first edition of Tancred and Sigismunda, a tragedy by the Scottish writer James Thomson. Inspired by one of the stories from The Decameron by Renaissance writer Giovanni Boccaccio, the original cast included popular contemporary stage actors including David Garrick as Tancred, Thomas Sheridan as Siffredi, and Susannah Cibber as Sigismunda. Thomson is best known for his poem The Seasons, and for the lyrics of 'Rule, Britannia!' Disbound. Externally, generally smart. The external pages are a little grubby, but some cardboard from the original spine remains. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright, and generally clean with the occasional mark. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .