The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus
by Marlowe, Christopher; A.H. Bullen(Editor), Charles Nicholl(Introduction) and George Tute(Illustrator)
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine/N/A
- Seller
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Albany, California, United States
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About This Item
London: The Folio Society, 1993. First Edition Thus/First Printing. Hardcover. Fine/N/A. First Printing of this edition. In pictorial boards with brown to type. Sharp corners, clean interior and tight binding. Just a little rubbing to front corners Slipcase has small split to one of bottom corners of opening, a few dings and marks - Very Good.
Synopsis
Marlowe's play has two different recognized texts, with most editions based on the B text. Due to recent arguments for the authenticity of A, this edition is based on the A text. It includes a discussion of biographical, dramatic and theatrical aspects of the play.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Lost Paddle Books, IOBA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- LPB008386CM
- Title
- The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus
- Author
- Marlowe, Christopher; A.H. Bullen(Editor), Charles Nicholl(Introduction) and George Tute(Illustrator)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- N/A
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition Thus/First Printing
- Publisher
- The Folio Society
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1993
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Bookseller catalogs
- British Literature;
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Lost Paddle Books, IOBA
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- Folio
- A folio usually indicates a large book size of 15" in height or larger when used in the context of a book description. Further,...
- First Edition
- In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.