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D. F. Foxon - Thomas J. Wise and the Pre-Restoration Drama: A Study in Theft and Sophistication

Title: Thomas J. Wise and the Pre-Restoration Drama: A Study in Theft and Sophistication
Description: London, The Bibliographical Society , 1959. First edition. Paperback. A first edition of this insightful summary into the controversial theft committed by Thomas James Wise from plays stored at the British Museum. The first edition, in the publisher's original wraps.Illustrated with the physical evidence found from Thomas J. Wise's stolen leaves against the original sources. A fascinating summary of the context and evidence of Thomas James Wise's theft of leaves from early seventeenth century plays, which were found missing from the British Museum in 1956.The purpose of this work is stated to warn students and bibliographers of the potential made-up copies that stayed in rotation due to this incident, as well as the general warning of lack of authenticity that Wise had become known for.  In the publisher's original wraps. Externally, very smart with slight sunning to the wraps and handling marks. Minor shelf wear. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean throughout. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not stated. Very Good Indeed .

Keywords: Thomas J. Wise True Stories Crime True Stories Not stated

Price: GBP 30.00 = appr. US$ 42.84 Seller: Rooke Books
- Book number: 907Y31

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