An apology for the life of Mr. The' Cibber, comedian. Being a proper sequel to The apology for the life of Mr. Colley Cibber, comedian, with an historical view of the stage to the present year. Supposed to be written by himself. ...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Cibber, Theophilus, 1703-1758
Language:English
Published: Dublin re-printed by and for George Faulkner 1741
Edition:First Dublin Edition
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Collection:Benjamin Iveagh
Description
Item Description:2075
Physical Description:(12), 346 p., (2 advs.) 16 cm
Bibliography:Not by Cibber, but a satire upon him sometimes attributed to Henry Fielding. With a final advertisement leaf. First published in 1740 as 'An apology for the life of Mr. T..... C..., comedian'. Woodcut initial and headpieces. Corner torn from page 19. Some staining and signs of wear. Signatures of Mrs. A. McDonnell and John Sumner. Dedication dated November 6, 1739. Extract from Falkner Grierson, 'Faulkner sent a copy to Swift who was so captivated by it that he sat up the whole night reading it'. Bought from Falkner Grierson Dublin March 1969. Binding: contemporary calf. LL4 AR110