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The bloody brother. A tragedy. By B.J.F.

B.J.F. = John Fletcher. The attribution to Fletcher is not certain. Probably by him and Ben Jonson, revised by Philip Massinger. Most subsequent editions are entitled "Rollo Duke of Normandy". Signatures: A4 (-A1.4) B-G4 g1 (=A4) ²G-I4. First quire G and g1 are an interpolation to supply missing text. A1 is blank, but was probably intended to be removed when A4 was moved to g1; not included in pagination above. Stationer's Register: Entered to J. Crooke and R. Sergier 4 October [1639] A2, first G2.3, g1, quire H; t.p. mutilated and repaired, not affecting text; t.p. and quire B inserted between H4 and I1 of Fletcher, John. The tragoedy of Rollo Duke of Normandy. Oxford : Lichfield, 1640; bound with Fletcher, John. The tragoedy of Rollo Duke of Normandy. Oxford : Lichfield, 1640 Cited in: STC (2nd ed.), 11064 Greg, II, 565(a) Format of surrogate: Microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mich.: University Microfilms International, 1959. 1 microfilm reel; 35 mm (Early English books, 1475-1640; 800:06). Microopaque. New York, N.Y. : Readex, 1954. 1 microopaque ;23 x 15 cm. (Three centuries of drama. English, 1516-1641) (Three centuries of English and American plays, 1500-1830). Also available in microfiche. Ownership and custodial history: MS. ink inscription on t.p.: "The as [sic] for Mrs. Clemmon"; MS. ink inscription on t.p. verso, twice: "Francis Larcons"; no other known provenance, probably an Oxford second-hand bookstall in 1960s; purchased 2005 Binding Information: Bound in early 19th C. 1/4 calf, marble