Transcripts of printed quarto plays
MS. Malone 32
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
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Title
Transcripts of printed quarto plays
Shelfmark
MS. Malone 32
Summary
Comprises the following transcripts:
(fol. 4) 'The Araygnement of Paris, a pastorall...' (by George Peele), Lond. 1584, from Garrick's copy in the British Museum
(fol. 24) 'The Old Wiues Tale, a ... comedie ... written by G. P[eele]', Lond. 1595, from dr. -- Wright's copy purchased at his sale in 1787 by George Steevens
(fol. 47) 'The Scottish Historie of lames the Fourth ... written by Robert Greene ...', a play, Lond. 1598, from lord Charlemont's copy
(fol. 87) 'A pleasant comedie called Common Conditions' (about 1570), from dr. -- Wright's copy, purchased by G. Steevens
(fol. 111) 'Robyn Hood, a Maye Game', Lond., n.d., copied as fol. 4
(fol. 117) 'A pretie new Enterlude ... of the Story of King Daryus ...', Lond. 1565, copied as fol. 4
Date
written in about A.D. 1800
Language
English
Physical facet
On paper
Physical extent
150 Leaves
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Collection contents
Transcripts of printed quarto plays
