(THEATRE). DIMOND, William.
The foundling of the forest: a play, in three acts: As now performing at the Theatre Royal, Haymarket, with the most distinguished success.
London: Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme, 1809.
8vo, pp. [viii], 72. Includes half-title.
First edition of a melodrama first performed in June 1809 with the sub-title "Twice the Dagger Struck." Nicoll comments of the vogue for melodrama at the opening of the nineteenth-century: "...melodrama, like the poor, will no doubt always be with us; but when we think of early nineteenth century theatres we think of them as the home par excellence of spectacularism and dramatice effect" (IV, 100).
Nicoll IV, 306.
£100.00
US$198.58*
* Given as a guide only. Based on an exchange rate of £1 = US$1.985799 for the day 25 July 2008 but liable to fluctuate.
25 July 2008