DELAP, Rev. J.

Dramatic Poems, comprising the following Tragedies: Gunilda, Usurper, Matilda and Abdalla.

Lewes: W. & A. Lee, 1803. First edition, 8vo, (iv, 7 List of Subscribers, 5), 295, (1) pp. Contemporary maroon half morocco, extremities with some wear, spine darkened with gilt tooling, slight loss to foot, marbled sides, edges stained yellow. Four unacted plays. "The author of numerous works long since forgotten" (DNB), Delap had several of his pieces staged by Garrick, but none achieved any real success. Item #17624

Price: £240.00