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Publisher
S. Doig; [etc., etc.]
Language
English
Pages
300

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Subjects
Ballad operas, Librettos
Times
To 1800

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The contrivance
1956, S. Doig; [etc., etc.]
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Edinburgh

Edition Notes

Without the music (by the author)

Originally produced under title: Contrivances, or, More ways than one.

First appeared in 1715 as a farce; the author added music in 1729 to make it into a "ballad opera." cf. Grove, 5th ed.

Micro-opaque of original in New York Public Library. New York, Readex Microprint, 1956. v.4 on 5 cards. 22.6 x 14.8 cm. (Three centuries of drama: English 1751-1800) (Three centuries of English and American plays 1500-1800).

Series
In A collection of the most esteemed farces and entertainments performed on the British stage. Edinburgh, 1792 -- v. 4., Collection of the most esteemed farces and entertainments performed on the British stage -- v. 4., Three centuries of drama, Three centuries of English and American plays, 1500-1800
Genre
Librettos.

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Format
Microform
Pagination
p. [282]-300.
Number of pages
300

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OL16889919M

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