Various — The Modern British Drama, Tragedies

London, William Miller, 1811. Leather. The first two volumes from this extensive work of British drama and plays, these two volumes concerning tragedies. The Modern British Drama, volumes one and two, 'Tragedies', in half calf bindings and marbled boards. Two out of the five volume series. With an illustration to the title pages. A beautiful collection of British plays, with Volume I spanning from 1616-1720, and Volume II from 1721-1788. Including the work of many playwrights and omitting Shakespeare, with Massinger's plays, the corrected text of Gifford's excellent edition, the works of Beaumont and Fletcher, Ford, and more.  In half calf bindings and marbled boards. Externally, sound. The joints are cracked and there is rubbing to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. There are some light marks to the boards. The hinges are starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean with the occasional spot. Good . Ill.: None. Good .