The historical tragedy of Macbeth
By: (written originally by Shakespear) ; newly adapted to the stage, with alterations, as performed at the Theatre in Edinburgh
Contributors: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; D'Avenant, William, Sir, 1606-1668; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner; Cole, John William, -1870, former owner; Reed, Isaac, 1742-1807, former owner; Cheyne, William, printer
Publisher: Printed by W. Cheyne
Published: 1753
Place of publication: Edinburgh
Language: eng
Number of pages: 88
Work titles: Macbeth
Notes: An alteration of the D'Avenant text, but closer to Shakespeare. The Biographia Dramatica states that the alterations were by John Lee, an actor in Garrick's company, later manager of the Edinburgh Theatre.

"N. B. Whoever shall presume to print or publish this play, shall be prosecuted to the extent of the law, and no copies are authentick but such as are signed by [the prompter] Edward Salmon."

Original front paper wrapper reads: The historical tragedy of Macbeth : price, one shilling and sixpence.

Signatures: pi℗ø A-Ĺþ.

Title page in red and black.

Boston Public Library. Catalogue of the Barton Collection, Shakespeare, no. 392

English Short Title Catalogue T62206

Cataloged 20151130 jmoschella

Boston Public Library (Rare Books Department) copy halfbound in ca. 19th-century green goatskin and swirl marbled papers. The spine is panelled in blind and stamped in gilt. The armorial bookplate of John William Cole is present on the front pastedown and that of the Barton Library on the rear. A manuscript list of contents, signed by Isaac Reed and dated 1802, is present on the verso of the final front flyleaf.This item is the first of two bound together in a single volume that contains [1]: The historical tragedy of Macbeth / [John Lee, 1753] -- [2]: Macbeth a tragedy / written by William Shakespeare with notes and emendations by Harry Rowe [1799].