George Colman — The Iron Chest: A Play; in Three Acts.

London, W. Woodfall for Messrs. Cadell and Davies, 1796 . Leather. A signed presentation copy of the second edition of George Colman's scarce melodrama, in a handsome quarter calf binding. The second edition of this scarce work. Inscribed by the author to the half title, 'For Sir George Beaumont from the Author&apos. A play composed after the novel 'Things as They Are' by William Godwin. A melodrama, following the villain Sir Edward Mortimer, a head-keeper of the New Forest, who has been acquitted on a charge of murder some years previously.  ESTC N8675 With half title. Rebound, with endpapers renewed. Written by George Colman, known as "the Younger", an English dramatist and miscellaneous writer who was the son of George Colman the Elder. Rebound in quarter calf with marbled paper covered boards, and with endpapers renewed. Externally, fine. Internally, firmly bound. Inscription to half title. Pages a touch age toned, with the odd spot. Significant handling marks to half title. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .