'A Tragi-Coomodie, called the Witch: long since acted by his Maties Seruants at the Black-Friers. Written by Tho. Middleton', written perhaps in the second quarter of the 17th cent.
With a later pen-and-ink 'Vera Effigies Tho Middletoni Gent.', probably from an engraving.
Dates
- Creation: written perhaps in the second quarter of the 17th cent.
Extent
102 pages
Language of Materials
- English
Shelfmark
MS. Malone 12
Other Finding Aids
Falconer Madan, et al., A summary catalogue of western manuscripts in the Bodleian Library at Oxford which have not hitherto been catalogued in the Quarto series (7 vols. in 8 [vol. II in 2 parts], Oxford, 1895-1953; reprinted, with corrections in vols. I and VII, Munich, 1980), vol. IV, no 20560
Custodial History
Notes by Steevens and Malone show the following succession of owners: Benj. Griffin the actor, Lockyer Davis bookseller in Holborn, major Thomas Pearson, George Steevens (bt. at the Pearson sale, no. 3872, 1787, for £2 14s.), Edm. Malone (bt. at the Steevens sale, May 20, 1800, for £7 10s.).
Physical Facet
On paper
Dimensions
8 × 6 in.
Repository Details
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