Amphitryon; . or, the two Sofia's. A comedy. As it is acted at the Theatre Royal. Written by Mr. Dryden. To which is added, the musick of the songs. Compos'd by Mr. Henry Purcel.
John Dryden (1631 - 1700)
Category
Books
Date
1691
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 3081089
Summary
Bibliographic description
[8],57,[3],[2],13,[1]p. . music . 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
John Dryden (1631 - 1700) Molière (Jean-Baptiste Poquelin) (1622-1673) Titus Maccius Plautus (c.254 - 184 BC) Henry Purcell (1659-1695)