Artaxerxes
Subtitle: an English opera, in two acts
By: the opera composed by T.A. Arne M.D.
Contributors: Metastasio, Pietro, 1698-1782; Arne, Thomas Augustine, 1710-1778; Vestris, Lucia Elizabeth Bartolozzi, 1797-1856, performer; Harrison, William, 1813-1868, performer; Duncombe, John (Publisher), publisher; John Milton and Ruth Neils Ward Collection (Harvard Theatre Collection); Covent Garden Theatre
Edition: Only correct edition, with alterations and additions, as now performed at the Theatre Royal Covent Garden.
Publisher: Printed and published by John Duncombe and co, dramatic publishers, 10, Middle Row, Holborn
Published: 1839
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 18
Subjects: Drama; Operas; Librettos
Notes: Libretto by Arne after Metastasio's Artaserse; first performed in London at the Covent Garden Theatre, 2 February 1762; revived at Covent Garden Theatre 16 October 1839. See Loewenberg.

"Dramatis personæ"--Title page verso; includes performers; lists Madame Vestris in title role; lists Mr. W. Harrison in role of Arbaces.

Date of publication inferred from date of revival and list of performers.

Loewenberg, Alfred.  Annals of opera, column 257