The prologue at the opening of the Theatre-Royal, the day after His Majesty's publick entry. Spoken by Mr. Wilks.

People / Organizations

• Jacob Tonson I ("printed for")
• Richard Steele (Author)

Imprint

[London]: Printed for J. Tonson in the Strand, 1714.

Publication year

1714-1714

ESTC No.

N12135

Grub Street ID

2149

Description

2p. ; 1/2⁰

Note

Anonymous. By Sir Richard Steele.

Verse - "At length, Britannia, rescu'd from thy fears".

Spoken in honour of George I's accession and prior to the performance of George Farquhar's 'The recruiting officer', 21 September 1714.

Uncontrolled note

MH-H copy = 31x20cm