Shelfmark
Fl.6.7(05)
Title
The conduct of the stage consider'd. Being a short historical account of its original, progress, various aspects, and treatment in the pagan, Jewish and Christian world. Together with the arguments urg'd against it, by learned heathens, and by Christians, both antient and modern. With short remarks upon the original and pernicious consequences of masquerades. Humbly recommended to the consideration of those who frequent the play-houses.
Publication, distribution, etc.
London; : Printed for Eman. Matthews, at the Bible in Pater-noster-Row., M. DCC XXI. [1721]
Physical description
43, [1] p. ; 19 cm. (4to)
Note
Signatures: A-E⁴ F².
Note
Below imprint: (Price six pence)
Note
Vertical chain lines.
Note
Sometimes attributed to Charles Owen.
Citation/references note
ESTC, T85475
Provenance
Armorial bookplate of Edward Waddington, recording donation to Eton College in 1731.
Provenance
Armorial bookplate of Eton College.
Binding
18th century; inboard binding; sewn; paper boards; tight spine with four raised bands; quarter cover of tanned calf with marbled paper sides; endbands; endleaves; cut red sprinkled edges.
Copy-specific note
Bound in a volume of pamphlets.
Copy-specific note
Ms. contents list on flyleaf: "In this volume are contained ...".
Copy-specific note
Previously: Dn.6.8.
Subject
Theater Religious aspects.
Subject
Constitutions United States.
Subject
Theater Moral and ethical aspects.
Added entry--name
Owen, Charles, ? - d. 1746 attributed name.
Added entry--name
Added entry--name
Matthews, Emanuel publisher.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B41465