The beggar's opera. As it is acted at the Theatre-Royal in Lincolns-Inn-Fields. Written by Mr. Gay. The second edition: to which is added the ouverture in score; and the musick prefix'd to each song.

People / Organizations

• John Gay (Author)
• John Watts ("printed for")

Imprint

London: printed for John Watts, 1728 [1729]

Publication year

1729-1729

ESTC No.

N1040

Grub Street ID

411

Description

[8],8,76p. : ill.,music ; 8⁰

Note

In this state of the second edition the decorative headpiece on p.24 contains an angel; the second advertisment on verso of titlepage lacks a price.

Uncontrolled note

NOTE: Lewis's work in the BL is at X.989/22829; at UCR, ML50.5.B44 1973a. ESTC cataloguers and matchers should consult it for other issues and differences. - Another distinguishing feature of this state: running title on A2v and A3r: 'A table of the songs'