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The tragical history of King Richard III : as it is acted at the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane, by His Majesty's Servants / by Shakespeare.

Cibber, Colley, 1671-1757, author.; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. King Richard III.; Thomson, J., active 18th century, bookseller.; Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (London, England)
1759
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Title
The tragical history of King Richard III : as it is acted at the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane, by His Majesty's Servants / by Shakespeare.
Created/published
London : Printed for J. Thomson in the Strand, and sold by the booksellers of London and Westminster, MDCCLIX [1759]
Description
71, [1] p. : 1 ill. (engraving) ; 17 cm (12mo)
Associated name
Cibber, Colley, 1671-1757, author.
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. King Richard III.
Thomson, J., active 18th century, bookseller.
Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (London, England)
Note
Altered from Shakespeare's play by Colley Cibber.

Signatures: A-F⁶.

Not in ESTC [20130311]

Includes cast list.
Cited/described in
Jaggard, W. Shakespeare bibliography, p. 371
Genre/form
Acting editions.
Cast lists.
Place of creation/publication
Great Britain -- England -- London.

Call number
PR2821 1759a Sh.Col.
Folger-specific note
In quarter calf with brown paper boards; gilt spine title.
Folger accession
cs1489