1946 Everymans Library The Complete Plays of Ben Jonson Volume One, Hardcover. Measures 6 3/4" by 4 1/2". 642 pages. Good condition. Shows age.
dd a staple of English literature to your shelf with this 1946 Everyman’s Library edition of "The Complete Plays of Ben Jonson," Volume One. This 642-page hardcover is bound in the series' classic green cloth with a gilded spine and features a blind-stamped Eric Ravilious 'shell' design on the front cover. Everyman's Library was founded in 1906 with the goal of making the world's greatest classics accessible and affordable, and this volume belongs to their esteemed "Poetry and Drama" series.
As a contemporary of William Shakespeare, Ben Jonson was a titan of the Jacobean stage, best known for his sharp satirical wit. This volume contains several of his most celebrated works, including the influential "Every Man in His Humour," alongside a scholarly introduction and bibliography. Measuring approximately 6 3/4" by 4 1/2", this pocket-sized scholarly edition is perfect for students of drama or collectors of vintage mid-century library sets. While the book shows honest signs of age, it remains a sound and tightly-bound copy of a high-quality literary classic.
This item is vintage, over 80 years old. While it appears to be in good condition, there is the possibility I may have missed a minor detail. In the unlikely event I missed a major flaw, I would reach out prior to sending it.
