The discovery : a comedy in five acts / written by Mrs. Frances Sheridan ; adapted for the modern stage by Aldous Huxley.
| Author/creator | Sheridan, Frances Chamberlaine author. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | Special edition. |
| Publication | London : Chatto & Windus, 1924. |
| Manufacture | [London] : Printed in England at the Curwen Press, Plaistow, E. 13 |
| Description | 2 unnumbered pages, vii pages, 5 unnumbered pages, 121 pages, 1 unnumbered page ; 20 cm |
| Other author/creator | Huxley, Aldous, 1894-1963. https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJq6TrbYf7DjwHjVkBPxXd |
| Other author/creator | Knopf, Alfred A., 1892-1984, former owner. https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJj4pkgChBdPP4kV4mK68C |
| Other author/creator | Chatto & Windus (Firm), publisher. |
| Other author/creator | Curwen Press, printer. |
| Local note | Joyner Rare copy is number 133 of 210; bookplate on page 2 of cover for Alfred A. Knopf. |
| General note | "This special edition of The discovery printed on Italian hand-made paper is limited to 210 numbered copies, of which 200 are for sale" -- Second unnumbered page at beginning. |
| General note | "The discovery by Mrs. Frances Sheridan was first acted at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, and first published in the same year, 1763" -- Title page verso. |
| General note | Printer statement from title page verso. |
| General note | Introduction by Aldous Huxley |
| References | Eschelbach, Claire John. Aldous Huxley: a bibliography, 1916-1959, 951 |
| References | Muir, Percival H. Bibliographies of the first editions of books by Aldous Huxley and T.F. Powys, page 23 |
| Acquisitions source | Joyner Rare copy Purchased from Leland Little Auctions, 1/24/2025 |
| Genre/form | Comedy plays. |
| Genre/form | Comedy plays. |
| Genre/form | Handmade paper printings. |
| Genre/form | Limitation statements. |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Rare Collection | PR3679.S5 D5 1924 | ✔ Available | Request Material |