The dramatick works of Philip Massinger complete, in four volumes. Revised and corrected, with notes critical and explanatory, by John Monck Mason, Esq. To which are added, Remarks and Observations of Various Authors Critical reflections on the old English dramatick writers; and a short essay on the life and writings of Massinger, Inscribed to Dr. S. Johnson. Volume the First.

People / Organizations

• Philip Massinger (Author)

Imprint

London: printed for T. Davies, in Russel-Street; T. Payne and Son, at the Mews-Gate; L. Davis, in Holbourn; J. Nichols, Red-Lion Passage; T. Evans, in the Strand; W. Davis, in Piccadilly; and H. Payne, in Pall-Mall, MDCCLXXIX. [1779]

Publication year

1779-1779

ESTC No.

T73133

Grub Street ID

296472

Description

4v.,plate : port. ; 8⁰

Note

The 'Critical reflections' are by George Colman and the life is by Thomas Davies, both of which were also published separately.

Uncontrolled note

The Di copy has also an earlier titlepage (which should have cancelled) 'The works of Philip Massinger': London: printed for T. Davies and T. Evans, 1778, implying the set is a reissue, with cancel titlepages. Verify