Don Sebastian, King of Portugal: A Tragedy Acted at the Theatre Royal
London: Printed for Jo. Hindmarsh, 1692. Second edition. Hardcover. Large Octavo. [16] 199 [3]pp. Rebound in later quarter Morocco over red cloth with gilt lettering on spine. Modern cream endpapers.
Dryden play based on legend of King Sebastian of Portugal surviving the battle of Alcazar... "a powerful drama whose themes of friendship, loyalty, true kingship, and love thwarted by destiny carried contemporary resonance." (DNB). Page 43 with two original pencil portraits in margins (3 x 1" and 2 x 1"). Binding with slight discoloration along tip of front cover. Block age-toned with heavy though light colored damp-staining. Good condition. Item #54833
Price: $300.00