King John, an historical tragedy, altered from Shakespeare, as it was acted at Reading School, for the subscription to the naval pillar, to be erected in honor of the naval victories of the present war.

People / Organizations

• William Shakespeare (Author)

Imprint

Reading: printed and sold by Smart and Cowslade. Sold in London by Messrs. Bremner, Pridden, Richardsons, and Robinsons, 1800.

Publication year

1800-1800

ESTC No.

T62214

Grub Street ID

287725

Description

[10],82,[6]p. ; 8⁰

Note

Edited by R. Valpy, who signs the dedication.

With three final leaves of epilogue and advertisements.

The text sheets were reissud as part of the second edition in 1803.