The acting plays of Ben Johnson, viz. Alchemist, Fox, Silent woman, Cataline, and Bartholomew Fair.

People / Organizations

• Ben Jonson (Author)

Imprint

London: printed for T. Lowndes, [1770?]

Publication year

1770-1770

ESTC No.

N54362

Grub Street ID

38131

Description

[2],84;96;96;107,[1];120p. : ill. ; 12⁰

Note

A collection of previously issued editions of the individual plays, each with its original titlepage, separate pagination and register; the imprints and dates differ; with an added general titlepage.

Includes: 'The alchemist', London, 1770, printed for J. Knapton, J. Walthoe, C. Bathurst, [and 9 others]; 'Volpone: or, the fox', 'Catiline', and 'Bartholomew Fair' each with the imprint London, 1739, D. Midwinter, J. and P. Knapton, H. Knaplock, [and 12 others]; and 'Epicoene: or, the silent woman', London, no date and no booksellers named.

Uncontrolled note

Verify date; IU copy cropped below printer's name