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The history of King Lear : a tragedy / by William Shakespear ; revived, with alterations by N. Tate, Esq. ; as it is now acted at the Theatres Royal, in Drury-Lane and Covent-Garden.

Tate, Nahum, 1652-1715, author.; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. King Lear.; Oxlade, William, active 18th century, bookseller.; Oxlade, William, active 18th century, printer.; Covent Garden Theatre.; Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (London, England)
1775
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Title
The history of King Lear : a tragedy / by William Shakespear ; revived, with alterations by N. Tate, Esq. ; as it is now acted at the Theatres Royal, in Drury-Lane and Covent-Garden.
Uniform title
King Lear
Created/published
London : Printed and sold by W. Oxlade, at Shakespeare's Head, No. 35, in George-Street, Old Bailey, MDCCLXXV [1775]
Description
[5], 8-61, [1] p., [1] leaf of plates : 1 ill. (engraving) ; 17 cm (12mo)
Associated name
Tate, Nahum, 1652-1715, author.
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. King Lear.
Oxlade, William, active 18th century, bookseller.
Oxlade, William, active 18th century, printer.
Covent Garden Theatre.
Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (London, England)
Note
Altered from Shakespeare's play.

Signatures: A⁴ B-E⁶ F².

Engraved frontispiece plate lettered: Published by W. Oxlade, George Street, Sept. 20, 1775.

The last p. is blank.
Cited/described in
English short title catalogue (ESTC), T62225
Genre/form
Acting editions.
Place of creation/publication
Great Britain -- England -- London.

Call number
PR2819 1775 Sh.Col.
Folger-specific note
In blue wrappers.
Folger accession
cs1199