An apology for the life of Mr. Colley Cibber, comedian, and late patentee of the Theatre-Royal. With an historical view of the stage during his own time. Written by himself. The third edition. To which is now added, a short account of the rise and progress of the English stage: also, A dialogue on old plays, and old players.

People / Organizations

• Colley Cibber (Author)

Imprint

London: printed for R. Dodsley, 1750.

Publication year

1750-1750

ESTC No.

T89985

Grub Street ID

309838

Description

[24],555,[1]p.,plate : port. ; 8⁰

Note

'A dialogue on old plays, and old players', by James Wright, was originally issued, in 1699, as 'Historia histrionica'.

Uncontrolled note

AWn queried 6/97 on whether 'Mr.' appears on tp. (ESTC/NA query in drawer)