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The tempest : a play, in five acts / by William Shakspeare ; printed from the acting copy, with remarks, biographical and critical, by D.--G. ; to which are added, a description of the costume, cast of the characters, entrances and exits, relative positions of the performers on the stage, and the whole of the stage business, as performed at the Theatres Royal, London ; embellished with a fine engraving, by Mr. White, from a drawing taken in the theatre by Mr. R. Cruikshank.

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616, author.; Daniel, George, 1789-1864, editor.; White, Henry, -approximately 1861, printmaker.; Cruikshank, Robert, 1789-1856, illustrator.; Davidson, G. H. (George Henry), 1800?-1875, publisher.; Covent Garden Theatre.
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Title
The tempest : a play, in five acts / by William Shakspeare ; printed from the acting copy, with remarks, biographical and critical, by D.--G. ; to which are added, a description of the costume, cast of the characters, entrances and exits, relative positions of the performers on the stage, and the whole of the stage business, as performed at the Theatres Royal, London ; embellished with a fine engraving, by Mr. White, from a drawing taken in the theatre by Mr. R. Cruikshank.
Uniform title
Tempest
Created/published
London (Peter's Hill, Doctors' Commons) : Davidson, [between 1847 and 1860]
Description
8, [7]-49 pages : illustrations ; 15 cm
Associated name
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616, author.
Daniel, George, 1789-1864, editor.
White, Henry, -approximately 1861, printmaker.
Cruikshank, Robert, 1789-1856, illustrator.
Davidson, G. H. (George Henry), 1800?-1875, publisher.
Covent Garden Theatre.
Series statement
Cumberland's British theatre ; no. 46
Note
The initials ''D.--G.'' stand for George Daniel.

The publisher George Henry Davidson worked at the above address from 1847 to 1860.

Imprint on wrapper: London: John Cumberland, 2, Cumberland Terrace, Camden New Town. Sold by B. Steil ... [and 10 others].

Text is continuous.

Includes a cast list for the 1839 production at the Covent Garden Theatre.
Series
Cumberland's British theatre ; no. 46.
Genre/form
Acting editions.
Cast lists.
Place of creation/publication
Great Britain -- England -- London.

Call number
PR2833 .A31 Sh.Col.
Folger-specific note
Original printed paper wrapper.
Folger accession
cs122