| Ref No | Shakespeare/1/6/631/72489 |
| Finding Number | Shakespeare S 631 72489 |
| Title | The memoirs of J. Decastro, comedian. In the course of them will be given anecdotes of various eminently distinguished characters: Dr. Johnson, Garrick, Foote, accompanied by an analysis of the life of the late Philip Astley. Also an accompanying History of the Royal circus, now the Surrey theatre; and an historical Sketch of Sadler's Wells. Likewise scarce theatrical advertisements, from Garrick's first attempt in Goodman's-Fields. To which will be added The origin of poetry; A chapter on Bent's, &c. / Ed. by R. Humphreys. |
| Level | Item |
| Date | 1824 |
| Extent | 1 |
| Author | DeCastro, Jacob, b. 1758. |
| Humphreys, R., ed. |
| Subject | Tag 600: Astley, Philip, 1742-1814. |
| Tag 650: Actors Correspondence. |
| Tag 650: Theater England London History. |
| Physical Description | xx, 279, [1] p. : front. (port.) fold. pl., facsim. (part fold.) ; 18 cm. |
| Access Status | Open |
| Publisher | London : Sherwood, Jones, & co., |