(THEATRE). [SHERIDAN, Frances Chamberlaine.]
The dupe, a comedy. As it is now acting at the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane, by His Majesty's servants. By the author of the Discovery.
London: for A. Millar, 1764.
8vo, pp. [vi], 68, [2]. Lacks half-title. Disbound.
First edition of the second of Mrs Sheridan's comedies. Dublin born, Frances Sheridan became a much respected novelist (Miss Sidney Biddulph) and playwright, admired by Johnson, Boswell and Young. The Dupe was produced at Drury Lane by George Colman before being withdrawn after three nights, allegedly because 'of the theatrical cabals of a popular actress [Kitty Clive]' (ODNB).
Nicoll III, 305.
£60.00
US$119.27*
* Given as a guide only. Based on an exchange rate of £1 = US$1.987896 for the day 5 July 2008 but liable to fluctuate.
5 July 2008