Plays written by Mr. John Gay, . viz. The captives, a tragedy. The beggar's opera. Polly, or the second part of the beggar's opera. Achilles, an opera. The distress'd wife, a comedy. The rehearsal at Gotham, a farce. To which is prefixed an account of the life and writings of the author.
John Gay (1685 – 1732)
Category
Books
Date
1772
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Scotney Castle, Kent
NT 3108865
Summary
Bibliographic description
359, [1] p.; . 12mo.. Wanting a half-title?. Provenance: Armorial bookplate of 'Henry Malthus / Effingham Vicarage' ['Honor Virtutis Præmium']. - Pictorial bookplate: Christopher Hussey. Binding: Eighteenth-century half grey calf, marbled-paper boards, gold-ruled spine, gold-lettered.
Makers and roles
John Gay (1685 – 1732)