The tempest: . or, the enchanted island. A comedy: as it is now acted, by His Majesties servants.
Thomas Shadwell (1642-1692)
Category
Books
Date
1701
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 3080215
Summary
Bibliographic description
[6],60,[2]p. . 4to.. Eighteenth-century manuscript contents on front flyleaf of each vol. The inscription suggests this collection was originally in three parts, of which Erddig now has parts one and three.. Provenance: Bookplate: Erthig (anonymous armorial).. Binding: Eighteenth century full sprinkled, panelled calf; sewn onto five raised cords; red spine labels: 'Dryden's Plays'; fore-edge titles.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Makers and roles
Thomas Shadwell (1642-1692) Sir William D'Avenant (1606-1668) William Shakespeare (1564-1616)