Special Collections New Acquisitions
Posted: February 1st, 2016Special Collections recently acquired five 17th and 18th-century plays which were purchased from the Helen K. Garrett Memorial Fund, presented by Dr. T.J. Garrett in memory of Helen K. Garrett. These books are not only beautiful, but also wonderful examples of English drama, culture, and printing. Only one play remains in its original binding, The Beggar’s Opera. The other four have been rebound–The Conscious Lovers has been rebound in marbled paper and the remaining three were rebound by Sangorski & Sutcliffe. One of most important bookbinding companies of the early 20th century, Sangorski & Sutcliffe are renowned for their sumptuous and decorative leather bindings. Our plays have red and green full leather bindings with exquisite marbled end papers. Stop by for a closer look!
Marriage A-la-Mode by John Dryden, 1673 PR3415 .M3 1673
The Man of Mode by George Etherege, 1676 PR3432 .A67 1676
The Beaux Stratagem by George Farquarh, 1707 PR3437 .B4 1707
The Conscious Lovers by Sir Richard Steele, 1723 PR3704 .C6 1723
The Beggar’s Opera by Mr. Gay, 1729 PR3473 .B7 1729
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