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Five old plays: illustrating the early progress of the English drama; Printed for the Roxburghe club

Five old plays: illustrating the early progress of the English drama; Printed for the Roxburghe club

Collier, John Payne, 1789-1883; Roxburghe Club (London)

Book . English.
Published London : W. Nicol 1851

Available at Special Collections (John Rylands Library).

  • Special Collections (John Rylands Library) – One available in Special Collections /4716.52

    Barcode Shelfmark Loan type Status
    R85X2 Special Collections /4716.52 Reference Available

Details

    Statement of responsibility: Ed., from copies, either unique, or of great rarity, by J. Payne Collier. Printed for the Roxburghe club
    Note: "The Roxburghe club (List of members) 3d prelim. leaf.
    Physical Description: 4 p. ., xx, 426 p., 1 ; 27 cm.
    Other Number: ocm04742590
    Series: Roxburghe Club ; lxx
    Subject: English drama Early modern and Elizabethan, 1500-1600.

    Contents

    1. Contents: Introduction.
    2. The conflict of conscience, 1581, 4to. from a copy in the possession of the editor. The rare triumphes of love and fortune, 1589, 4to. from a copy in the library of the Earl of Ellsmere.
    3. The three ladies of London, 1584, 4to. from a copy in the Garrick collection.
    4. The three lords and three ladies of London, 1590, 4to. from a copy in the possession of the editor.
    5. A knack to know a knave, 1594, 4to. from a copy in the library of His Grace the Duke of Devonshire.