[Drama, Teenage Author] Victorious Love, 1698
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Walker, William. VICTORIOUS LOVE: A TRAGEDY, AS IT IS ACTED AT THE THEATRE-ROYAL IN DREWRY-LANE. London: for Ralph Smith, 1698. 4to. [12], 40 pp. Modern paper wrappers, title with chips/tears and tissue-backed, final leaf with margins restored and with tissue repair of closed tear, a few page numbers shaved, light foxing and dust-soiling. ********************* FIRST EDITION. Written by the author in three weeks when he was 19 years old. He also acted a part in the play. Walker was born in Barbados, the son of a prominent planter. He was sent to study in England, and it is believed he returned to Barbados following his studies. A scarce work which, according to RBH, has not seen an auction floor since 1966. ESTC R9390; Wing W455; Hazlitt, p. 246.
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