TALFOURD, Thomas Noon

Ion: A Tragedy in Five Acts: Modern Standard Drama: Edited by Epes Sargent: No. I

NY: Wm. Taylor & Co. Softcover. N.d. (circa 1861). Printed wrappers. vii+80 pp.With editoral introduction and list of original cast of the first three London productions of the 1830s and 40s. Tafourd, an English politician and literary figure (Dickens dedicate The Pickwick Papers to him), privately published this drama in 1835, three yaers after its production on the London stage. It was first performed in the United States in 1861 (placing the date of this publication at that time or somewhat after). Very good, corner crease to the front wrap, some separation to the lower gutter of the rear wrap. Very Good. Item #114488

Price: $35.00