(Privately Printed in Leeds: For J. Cross, 1840).

FIRST EDITION, AND A RARE SIGNED PRESENTATION COPY. Sheridan was a British satirist; a playwright and poet, and long-term owner of the London Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. He is known for his plays such as The Rivals, The School for Scandal, The Duenna and A Trip to Scarborough. For thirty-two years he was also a Whig MP in the British House of Commons for Stafford (1780 1806), Westminster (1806 1807) and Ilchester (1807 1812). He is buried at Poets' Corner in Westminster Abbey. His plays remain a central part of the canon, and are regularly performed worldwide.
The author was tutor to Sheridan's son Tom. "A most valuable biography"-Lowe, (Arnott & Robinson) 3506 This copy is presented to some Earl and is signed in full by Smyth. Item #27828

First Edition. 8vo, in the rare original textured cloth binding, a.e.g. [iv], 74 pp. A fine copy of an uncommon book, with the half-title, a slight and unobtrusive stain from old damp at a corner of the cloth.