The knight of the burning pestle. . Full of mirth and delight. Written by Francis Beaumont, and Iohn Fletcher. Gent. As it is now acted by Her Majesties Servants at the Private house in Drury Lane. 1635.
Francis Beaumont (1584-1616)
Category
Books
Date
1635
Materials
Measurements
186 x 144 x 45 mm
Place of origin
England
Collection
Petworth House and Park, West Sussex
NT 3006400
Summary
Bibliographic description
Final leaf = K4 . 4to.. manuscript volume contents list in a sixteenth-century hand. Old shelfmarks in ink: Q:6:21; I7.8; F.5.8. Old shelfmarks in pencil: F1-6; 18/4. Provenance: Gilt centrepiece on both covers: crescent moon, surrounded by garter motto with earl's coronet on top. Printed slip: Earl of Egremont, Petworth. Binding: Sprinkled calf, red sprinkled edges, double gilt fillet frame, gilt centrepieces (boxed).
Makers and roles
Francis Beaumont (1584-1616) John Fletcher (1579-1625)