Chief Pre-Shakespearean Dramas

The book is in fair condition. The spine shows signs of wear with some fraying, and there is no dust jacket. The hardcover binding remains intact, though there is visible tape on the spine. The pages are clean and free from inscriptions or library markings.

"Chief Pre-Shakespearean Dramas" by Joseph Quincy Adams, published by Houghton Mifflin Company in 1924, offers a comprehensive selection of plays illustrating the history of English drama from its origins to the time of Shakespeare. This hardcover edition, printed at The Riverside Press in Boston, reflects Adams' expertise as a Supervisor of Research at the Folger Shakespeare Memorial Library. The book is a valuable resource for those interested in the evolution of English drama and its cultural significance. Although the original publication year is 1924, the specific edition details are not visible, making it uncertain if this is a first edition. The book is in fair condition with noticeable wear on the spine, but the absence of a dust jacket does not detract from its scholarly importance.