Translation and copy of David Garrick's Prologue spoken to Much ado about nothing, 1766 February 2.

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Translation and copy of David Garrick's Prologue spoken to Much ado about nothing, 1766 February 2.

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Consists of Herbert Wilde's Latin translation of Garrick's prologue to Much ado about nothing, with a brief note presenting the translation for Garrick's perusal. Also includes a transcription of the prologue in the original English, although this version differs from the published version by Garrick and may represent an earlier version. Integral address leaf addressed to Garrick at the Royal Theater in Drury Lane, London.

2 leaves ; 33 x 21 cm.

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