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The lives and characters of the English dramatick poets. Also an exact account of all the plays that were ever yet printed in the English tongue; their double titles, the places where acted, the dates when printed, and the persons to whom dedicated; with remarks and observations on most of the said plays. First begun by Mr. Langbain, improv'd and continued down to this time, by a careful hand.

General note: "A careful hand" = Charles Gildon. (Cf. BM.). Date of publication from Wing. Includes index. Signatures: A-L8 (L3+*L4) M-N8 O7; -*L4; A8 bound in between A1 and A2; t.p. mutilated and repaired, affecting text; t.p. stained; dampstained; MS. ink and pencil notes on front fly leaves UK-SuSCL Cited in: Wing (2nd ed.), L375 Format of surrogate: Microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mich. University Microfilms, 1965. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm. (Early English books, 1641-1700; 189:10). Ownership and custodial history: MS. ink signature on t.p.: "Matthew Dowole, his book, 1729"; deposit from RSC UK-SuSCL