VENICE PREFERV’D

Original British 17 inch x 23 inch Poster for VENICE PREFERV’D.

An exhibition of Italian Books & Manuscripts from the 14th to the 19th Century.

The National Book League, 7 Albermarle Street, London W1

The title of the exhibition comes from an English Restoration play written by Thomas Otway of the same name, and the most significant tragedy of the English stage in the 1680s. It was first staged in 1682, with Thomas Betterton as Jaffeir and Elizabeth Barry as Belvidera. The play was soon printed and enjoyed many revivals through to the 1830s.

The poster is in very good condition with 1 vertical fold.