William Mason — Elfrida, a Dramatic Poem

London, J. and P. Knapton, 1752. Leather. The second edition of William Mason's tragic poems telling of the life of Aelfthryth. The second edition.A tragic dramatic poem on Elfrida, or Aelfthryth, the wife of King Edgar, and mother of Aethelred the Unready.Elfrida was the first wife of an English king known to have been crowned and officially anointed as queen. Written by William Mason.Bookplate of antiquarian and magistrate John Montgomery Traherne to the front paste down, with his ink inscription to the recto of the front blank, and an 'M. Treherne' to the title page. In a half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Front board is held by cords only. Rubbing to the spine and extremities. Light bumping to the extremities. Light discolouration to the extremities. Rear hinge is starting but firm. Bookplate to the front paste down. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto of the front blank. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and clean. Small patch of worming to the tail of the text block, with no loss of text. Prior owner's ink inscription to the title page. Good Only . Ill.: None. Good Only .