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Broadside for the Theatre in the Bigg-Market presenting the comic opera "The Maid of the Mill," and the farce "The Oxonian in Town,".
[Newcastle, 1766-75]. (THEATRE BROADSIDE) ca. 7 1/2 x 12 inches. . Some browning and spotting, mostly of lower margin, margins trimmed, else a very good copy with a contemporary penned price noted on the main production. ¶ Rare. The itinerant playing company of Joseph Austin and Michael Heatton, a partnership that lasted from 1766 until 1775. This was a Benefit for Miss Skyddard.The principle players in the the comedy were Mr. Heatton, Mr. Austin, Mr. Jefferys, Miss E. Heatton, Miss Skyddard, Mrs. Austin and Mr. and Mrs. Nepecker. The cast of the farce included Mr. and Mrs. Austin, Miss Skyddard, Jr. Jefferys, Mre. Ellard, Mr. Bogle, Mr. Skaife and Mr. Tankerville. The prologue was spoken by Mr. Austin, the epilogue by Mrs. Austin
Offered for US$ 175.00 by: James Cummins Bookseller - Book number: 23219