Alexander Pope et al. — A Statement of the Differences Subsisting between the Proprietors and Performers of the Theatre Royal Covent Garden

London, J. David, 1800. Leather. A historically significant work from a number of noted thespians, reflecting the broader industrial tensions between actors and proprietors in London's West End. The third edition. First published earlier the same year. Very scarce in commerce. Vanishingly scarce half title retained. Three page supplement present to the rear of the work. Endpapers renewed and blanks discarded otherwise complete. "In 1800 [John] Fawcett took part with John Johnstone, Holman, Pope, Incledon, Munden, Thomas Knight, and H. E. Johnston, in publishing a statement of the differences subsisting between the proprietors and performers of the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden. This consists of the correspondence with regard to alterations made by Harris in the privileges allowed the actors. The case was referred to the lord chamberlain, who decided against the actors."-Dictionary of National Biography.   In half calf with marbled boards. Externally in excellent condition with minor rubbing to extremities and joints. Internally firmly bound. Pages generally bright and clean with marginal age toning and the odd spot, heavier to the occasional leaf, notably page ten. Blind stamp of East London College to final leaf. Blanks discarded and endpapers renewed. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .