An apology for the life of Mr. Colley Cibber, comedian, and late patentee of the Theatre-Royal. With an historical view of the stage during his own time. Written by himself. The third edition. To which is now added, a short account of the rise and progress of the English stage: also, A dialogue on old plays, and old players.
- People / Organizations
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- Imprint
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London: printed for R. Dodsley, 1750.
- Publication year
- 1750-1750
- ESTC No.
- T89985
- Grub Street ID
- 309838
- Description
- [24],555,[1]p.,plate : port. ; 8⁰
- Note
- 'A dialogue on old plays, and old players', by James Wright, was originally issued, in 1699, as 'Historia histrionica'.
- Uncontrolled note
- AWn queried 6/97 on whether 'Mr.' appears on tp. (ESTC/NA query in drawer)