Description
Memoirs of Richard Cumberland, Written by Himself. Containing an Account of His Life and Writings. Printed in London by Lackington, Allen, and Co. 1807. In two volumes. 499 and 432 pp. 8.5” x 5.5”. 8vo. Hardcover full leather. In fair condition, with scuffing and wear to exterior. Some bumping along edges of boards and corners. Front board of Volume I cracked and shaky. Text blocks remain in good condition. Bookplates affixed to front pastedown of each volume. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Light markings. Frontispiece portrait adjacent to title page of Volume I. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce piece on the life, travels, and career of Richard Cumberland (1731/2 - 1811), an English dramatist and civil servant. The author of The West Indian , he was also secretly sent to Spain during the American War of Independence in order to attempt a peace agreement between London and Madrid. Bookplates of George de Linge Gregory, High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire, and the owner of Harlaxton Manor, a county house in Harlaxton, Lincolnshire. COLR1805ABDX
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