c1900 Dramatic Works Of Richard Brinsley Sheridan Antique Drama Theatre Book

c1900 Dramatic Works Of Richard Brinsley Sheridan Antique Drama Theatre BookThe Dramatic Works Of Richard Brinsley SheridanPublished by Cassell & Company Limited: London c1900 (undated)"Richard Brinsley Butler Sheridan (30 October 1751 - 7 July 1816) was an Anglo-Irish playwright, writer and Whig politician who sat in the British House of Commons from 1780 to 1812, representing the constituencies of Stafford, Westminster and Ilchester. The owner of the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in London, he wrote several prominent plays such as The Rivals (1775), The Duenna (1775), The School for Scandal (1777) and A Trip to Scarborough (1777), along with serving as Treasurer of the Navy from 1806 to 1807. After dying in 1816, Sheridan was buried at Poets' Corner in Westminster Abbey, and his plays remain a central part of the Western canon and are regularly performed around the world."General wear and fading to the covers and spine. Contemporary inscription as shown. Gilt top edge. Book slightly cocked forward. Pages are clean with subtle age toning. Split opening in centre of text block as shown however binding is holding strong and there are no loose pages. Good condition overall. Please study photos to understand condition. Happy to provide more photos on request.Size 19cm x 13cm x 3cm - 381 Pages