MANLY, JOHN MATTHEWS - Specimens of the Pre-Shakespearean Drama - 2 Vols.

Ginn and Company New York 1897 HB. Hardcover. Both volumes generally VG, spines worn and covers marked, pages yellowed. With selections from (vol I) liturgical texts; Norwich Whitsun Plays; Towneley Plays; Hegge Plays, the Brome Play; Chester Whitsun Plays; Coventry Plays; York Corpus Christi Plays; Digby Plays; Play of the Sacrament; Robin Hood Plays; St, George Plays; the Revesby Sword Play; Mankind; Mundus et Infans; Hycke-Scorner; Wyt and Science; Nice Wanton; The Foure P.P.; and Kynge Johan. (volII) Roister Doister (Udall); Gammer Gurton's Nedle (Mr S.); Cambises (Preston); Gorbuduc or Ferrex and Porrex (Sackville and Norton); Campaspe (Lyly); James the Fourth (Greene); David and Bethsabe (Peele); the Spanish Tragedie (Kyd). Very Good.

See/Hide Conditions of Sale

Following conditions of sale apply:
Terms of Sale

Postage and packaging: is charged at cost. All items are posted 1st class / International Tracked. All our packaging is fully recyclable and plastic free.
Unfortunately due to the new shipping regulations that have a significant cost attached we do not ship to Germany or France.Sincere apologies for any inconvenience.


Refunds: will be given if book is not as described, but contact us first via email or telephone.

Book Condition: In common with other booktraders we use the following abbreviations to describe books:
Fine: as new.
VG: one or two signs of having been read, but no serious blemishes, generally very good condition.
Good: o.k., but not very good, signs of ageing or fading or other damage (usually described).
Fair: showing definite signs of wear and tear.
Reading copy: It's all there and it's legible, but that's about all we guarantee.
DJ: dust jacket (if it's not mentioned there isn't one).

Catalogue descriptions are necessarily very brief. Please do contact us should you want further details of any book before purchase, or for advice on our stock.

Payment: UK cheque, or by PayPal