The beggar's opera. As it is acted at the Theatre-Royal in Lincolns-Inn-Fields. Written by Mr. Gay. The second edition: to which is added the ouverture in score; and the musick prefix'd to each song.
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- Imprint
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London: printed for John Watts, 1728 [1729]
- Publication year
- 1729-1729
- ESTC No.
- N1040
- Grub Street ID
- 411
- Description
- [8],8,76p. : ill.,music ; 8⁰
- Note
- In this state of the second edition the decorative headpiece on p.24 contains an angel; the second advertisment on verso of titlepage lacks a price.
- Uncontrolled note
- NOTE: Lewis's work in the BL is at X.989/22829; at UCR, ML50.5.B44 1973a. ESTC cataloguers and matchers should consult it for other issues and differences. - Another distinguishing feature of this state: running title on A2v and A3r: 'A table of the songs'