Comus [manuscript] : adapted to the stage from the masque 1846 January 1 / by Milton ; but marked, corrected, &c, as acted at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane by George Ellis, prompter.

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Comus [manuscript] : adapted to the stage from the masque 1846 January 1 / by Milton ; but marked, corrected, &c, as acted at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane by George Ellis, prompter.

Manuscript promptbook of Comus. Includes cast list (Macready as Comus), one pencil sketch of Comus' costume.

[80] p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8268342

Folger Shakespeare Library

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