'1624. A Game at Chesse. By Tho. Middleton': with a dedicatory poem to 'William Hammond' signed 'T. M.'
MS. Malone 25
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
'1624. A Game at Chesse. By Tho. Middleton': with a dedicatory poem to 'William Hammond' signed 'T. M.'
Shelfmark
MS. Malone 25
Summary
'1624. A Game at Chesse. By Tho. Middleton': with a dedicatory poem to 'William Hammond' signed 'T. M.', which may be autograph. This is a dramatic play on the delicate subject of the Spanish Match, for writing which Middleton got into serious trouble.
This MS. appears to represent a draft composed before there was any intention of printing or playing it, and differs considerably from the printed texts.
Date
written in or soon after A.D. 1624
Language
English
Physical facet
On paper
Physical extent
70 Leaves
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Collection contents
'A Game at Chesse' and 'Old Theatrical costumes'
'1624. A Game at Chesse. By Tho. Middleton': with a dedicatory poem to 'William Hammond' signed 'T. M.'
