The songs and duetto, in The blind beggar of Bethnal Green; as perform'd by Mr. Lowe, and Mrs. Clive, at the Theatre-Royal, in Drury-Lane. With the favourite songs, sung by Mr. Lowe, in The merchant of Venice, at the said theatre. To which will be added, a collection of new songs and ballads, the words carefully selected from the best poets. Compos'd by Thomas Augustine Arne. ...

All titles

• The songs and duetto, in The blind beggar of Bethnal Green; as perform'd by Mr. Lowe, and Mrs. Clive, at the Theatre-Royal, in Drury-Lane. With the favourite songs, sung by Mr. Lowe, in The merchant of Venice, at the said theatre. To which will be added, a collection of new songs and ballads, the words carefully selected from the best poets. Compos'd by Thomas Augustine Arne. ...
• Blind beggar of Bethnal Green. Songs

People / Organizations

• William Smith ("printed by")
• Robert Dodsley (Author)

Imprint

London: printed by William Smith; and sold by the author, [1741?]

Publication year

1741-1741

ESTC No.

N24553

Grub Street ID

13909

Description

[2],28p. : engr.music ; 2⁰

Note

Robert Dodsley's 'The blind beggar of Bethnal Green', with music by Thomas Arne, was first presented at Drury Lane in April, 1741.

Consists of letterpress titlepage and 28 engraved and numbered pages.

Uncontrolled note

CLU-C copy: unsigned; 35.5x24.2cm.; horizontal chain lines