The beggar's opera
By: written by Mr. Gay ; to which is prefixed the musick to each song
Contributors: Pepusch, John Christopher, 1667-1752; Fraser, Claud Lovat, 1890-1921, illustrator; David and Shiu-min Block Collection on William Nicholson
Publisher: W. Heinemann
Published: 1921
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 93
Subjects: Ballad operas; Librettos
Work titles: Beggar's opera. Libretto
Notes: Music (unacc. melodies)--compiled, composed, and arr. by J. Pepusch.

"The text here given is taken from the edition of 1765."

"Note on the scene and costumes at the Lyric theatre, Hammersmith. [By C. Lovat Fraser]": p. vii-ix.

Gift of David and Shiu-min Block, March 1, 2005

Gift of David and Shiu-min Block, March 1, 2005