The historical tragedy of Macbeth / (written originally by Shakespear) ; newly adapted to the stage, with alterations, as performed at the theatre in Edinburgh.

The historical tragedy of Macbeth / (written originally by Shakespear) ; newly adapted to the stage, with alterations, as performed at the theatre in Edinburgh.

Macbeth

Edinburgh : Printed by W. Cheyne, in the year MDCCLIII [1753]

[4], 88 p. ; 23 cm (4to)

An alteration of the Davenant text, but closer to Shakespeare. The Biographia Dramatica states that the alterations were by John Lee, an actor in Garrick's company, later manager of the Edinburgh Theatre (Folger card catalog).

Signatures: pi1 A-L⁴.

"N. B. Whoever shall presume to print or publish this play, shall be prosecuted to the extent of the law, and no copies are authentick but such as are signed by [the prompter] Edward Salmon" -- title page.

Original front paper wrapper reads: The historical tragedy of Macbeth : price, one shilling and sixpence (cf. Folger Library copy 1).

Title page in red and black.

English short title catalogue (ESTC), T62206

Great Britain -- Scotland -- Edinburgh.

PR2823 1753 copy 1 Sh.Col.

Unsigned by Salmon. Anonymous armorial bookplate; bookplate of Henry Irving. 6 leaves blank leaves with manuscript ink notes regarding the edition's authority bound between the original front paper wrapper and the title page. Half red leather binding; leaves untrimmed.

cs365

PR2823 1753 copy 2 Sh.Col.

Ink manuscript autograph on title page: Ed. Salmo[n]. Leaves trimmed closely with slight loss of text; m. 20 cm. Half leather binding with brown paper-covered boards.

cs334

For additional copies, check the card catalog.