"A key to the Beggar's opera, in a letter to Caleb Danvers," first pub. in the Craftsman, February 17, 1728, is probably D'Anvers (Nicholas Amhurst) himself.--cf. C. E. Pearce, "Polly Peachum" and "The beggar's opera" [1913] p. [164]-178.
Publisher:
Printed for J. Roberts,
Subject (Name):
Amhurst, N. (Nicholas), 1697-1742., Betterton, Thomas, 1635?-1710. Revenge., Clark, J. (James), active 1722-1735, Fenton, Lavinia,--1708-1760., Gay, John,--1685-1732.--Beggar's opera., and Marston, John, 1575?-1634. Dutch courtezan.
Printed for Henry Herringman, and are to be sold by Jos. Knight, and Fr. Saunders, at the sign of the Blue Anchor in the lower walk of the New-Exchange
Alabaster, William, 1567-1640 Brooke, Samuel, d. 1631 Hacket, John, 1592-1670 Hawkesworth, Walter, d. 1606
Published / Created:
[16--].
Call Number:
GEN MSS VOL 214
Image Count:
80
Abstract:
Volume containing manuscript transcripts in an unidentified hand of 5 plays written in Latin for performance at Cambridge University in the 17th century. Includes Walter Hawkesworth's Leander and his Labrynthus (printed 1636); John Hacket's Laiola (pr...
Description:
From the library of Shipdham Church in Thetford, Norfolk County, England.
Contains the Chandos portrait, views of the Westminster abbey monument and Stratford bust (the latter altered as in Pope's edition), and an engraving to each play, all by Gravelot after Hayman.
Contains the Chandos portrait, views of the Westminster abbey monument and Stratford bust (the latter altered as in Pope's edition), and an engraving to each play, all by Gravelot after Hayman.
Contains the Chandos portrait, views of the Westminster abbey monument and Stratford bust (the latter altered as in Pope's edition), and an engraving to each play, all by Gravelot after Hayman.
Contains the Chandos portrait, views of the Westminster abbey monument and Stratford bust (the latter altered as in Pope's edition), and an engraving to each play, all by Gravelot after Hayman.
Contains the Chandos portrait, views of the Westminster abbey monument and Stratford bust (the latter altered as in Pope's edition), and an engraving to each play, all by Gravelot after Hayman.
Herbert L. Ford, in Shakespeare 1700-1740: a collation of the editions and separate plays. Oxford, 1935, p. 2-3, claims that there were two printings of Tonson's 1709 edition. A comparison of HRC'S three complete (and two partial) sets of this edition...
Publisher:
Printed for Jacob Tonson ...,
Subject (Name):
Herringman, John--Presentation inscription, 1709.--696 % pro
Volumes 2-6 have title: The works of Mr. William Shakespear. Volume the Second [etc.] (The latter title appears also in v. 1 as an added title page.) Each play has special title page.
Publisher:
Printed for Jacob Tonson at Shakespear's-head over-against Catherine-Street in the Strand,
Volumes 2-6 have title: The works of Mr. William Shakespear. Volume the Second [etc.] (The latter title appears also in v. 1 as an added title page.) Each play has special title page.
Publisher:
Printed for Jacob Tonson at Shakespear's-head over-against Catherine-Street in the Strand,
Volumes 2-6 have title: The works of Mr. William Shakespear. Volume the Second [etc.] (The latter title appears also in v. 1 as an added title page.) Each play has special title page.
Publisher:
Printed for Jacob Tonson at Shakespear's-head over-against Catherine-Street in the Strand,
Volumes 2-6 have title: The works of Mr. William Shakespear. Volume the Second [etc.] (The latter title appears also in v. 1 as an added title page.) Each play has special title page.
Publisher:
Printed for Jacob Tonson at Shakespear's-head over-against Catherine-Street in the Strand,
Volumes 2-6 have title: The works of Mr. William Shakespear. Volume the Second [etc.] (The latter title appears also in v. 1 as an added title page.) Each play has special title page.
Publisher:
Printed for Jacob Tonson at Shakespear's-head over-against Catherine-Street in the Strand,
Volumes 2-6 have title: The works of Mr. William Shakespear. Volume the Second [etc.] (The latter title appears also in v. 1 as an added title page.) Each play has special title page.
Publisher:
Printed for Jacob Tonson at Shakespear's-head over-against Catherine-Street in the Strand,
Volumes 2-6 have title: The works of Mr. William Shakespear. Volume the Second [etc.] (The latter title appears also in v. 1 as an added title page.) Each play has special title page.
Publisher:
Printed for Jacob Tonson at Shakespear's-head over-against Catherine-Street in the Strand,
The above title is prefixed to v. 1 only; v. 2-6 have title: The works of Mr. William Shakespear. Volume the Second [etc.] (The latter title appears also in v. 1 as an added title page.) Each play has special title page.
Publisher:
Printed for Jacob Tonson at Shakespear's-head over-against Catherine-Street in the Strand,
BEIN Ih Sh66 629: Signatures: A-L4 (first blank, wanting). Bookplates of the Bridgewater Library and H.V. Jones ; Bridgewater crest stamped in blind on both covers.
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Printed for Iohn Groue, and are to be sold at his shop at Burniualls Inne Gate in Holborne,
