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King Richard III : a tragedy, in five acts / by William Shakespear ; as now performed at the Theatres-Royal, Drury-Lane & Covent Garden ; printed, under the authority of the managers, from the prompt-books.

Cibber, Colley, 1671-1757, author.; Mason, W. (William), active 19th century, publisher.; Mason, W. (William), active 19th century, printer.; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. King Richard III.; Simpkin and Marshall, bookseller.; Covent Garden Theatre.; Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (London, England)
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Title
King Richard III : a tragedy, in five acts / by William Shakespear ; as now performed at the Theatres-Royal, Drury-Lane & Covent Garden ; printed, under the authority of the managers, from the prompt-books.
Created/published
London : Printed and published by W. Mason, 21, Clerkenwell Green; sold also by Simpkin and Marshall, Stationers' Court, [between 1817 and 1829]
Description
58 p., [1] leaf of plates : 1 port. (engraving) ; 14 cm (12mo)
Associated name
Cibber, Colley, 1671-1757, author.
Mason, W. (William), active 19th century, publisher.
Mason, W. (William), active 19th century, printer.
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. King Richard III.
Simpkin and Marshall, bookseller.
Covent Garden Theatre.
Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (London, England)
Note
Cibber's adaptation of Shakespeare's play.

William Mason printed at this address between 1817 and 1829 (Todd, W.B. Directory pf printers and others in allied trades London and vicinity, p. 128).

Engraved frontispiece portrait "Mr. Kean as Richard III" lettered: A.B.

"Six pence."

With a cast list for Drury Lane Theatre.
Genre/form
Acting editions.
Cast lists.
Place of creation/publication
Great Britain -- England -- London.

Call number
PR2821 .A135 Sh.Col.
Folger-specific note
Engraved frontispiece is hand-colored. In marbled paper wrapper.
Folger accession
cs1197