Alfred: A Masque Represented before Their Royal Highnesses The Prince and Princess of Wales at Cliffden, On the First of August, 1740
by [THOMSON, James] [1700-1748] & [David MALLET] [1705-1765]
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About This Item
London: A.Millar, 1740., 1740. 8vo. pp. 2 p.l.,[7]-44. lacking half-title. woodcut ornaments. disbound. First Edition. Given at Cliveden to celebrate the birthday of the Princess Augusta and the accession of George I, with music by Arne. This uncommon masque includes the first appearance of Thomson’s ‘Rule Britannia’: "Blest Isle! with matchless beauty crown’d/And manly hearts to guard the fair./Rule Britannia, rule the waves:/Britons never will be slaves." NCBEL II 520. Rothschild 1361.. 1st Edition.
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- Title
- Alfred: A Masque Represented before Their Royal Highnesses The Prince and Princess of Wales at Cliffden, On the First of August, 1740
- Author
- [THOMSON, James] [1700-1748] & [David MALLET] [1705-1765]
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- London: A.Millar, 1740.
- Date Published
- 1740
- Keywords
- ENGLISH-LITERATURE
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- English-Literature;
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