The patriot, a tragedy. : Altered from the Italian of Metastasio..
Hamilton, Charles,1738-1800.
Hamilton, Betty,Lady,1753-1797,former owner.StEdNL
Watt, Richard Harding,1842-1913,former owner.StEdNL
Edwards, J. O.,former owner.StEdNL
London: : Printed for Shepperson and Reynolds, booksellers, no. 137, Oxford Street.,
[1784?]
An adaptation of Metastasio's 'Temistocle' by Charles Hamilton.
Not performed as a play.
With a half-title.
ESTC
Manuscript signature at the head of the title page "Countess of Derby", i.e. Lady Betty Hamilton (1753-1797), the daughter of the dedicatee, the Duchess of Hamilton. Ownership sticker on the front pastedown "J. O. Edwards". Above that the early 20th century bookplate "Ex libris / The Croft Knutsford / R H Watt" i.e. Richard Harding Watt (1842-1913), Cheshire businessman and designer.
Contemporary red morocco with gilt floral borders on both the front and back boards.
England London.