(THEATRE). KNOWLES, James Sheridan.
Old maids: a comedy, in five acts, as performed at the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden.
London: Edward Moxon, 1841.
8vp, pp. [viii], 128. Original card wrappers with paper title-label.
First edition. Born in Cork, Knowles moved with his family to London in 1793 where he became acquainted with Hazlitt, Coleridge and Lamb. He existed as both actor and playwright with very mixed critical success.
Nicoll IV, 339.
£95.00
US$188.85*
* Given as a guide only. Based on an exchange rate of £1 = US$1.987896 for the day 5 July 2008 but liable to fluctuate.
5 July 2008