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Butler's ghost, or, Hudibras. The fourth part. : with reflections upon these times
D'Urfey, Thomas (1653-1723); Butler, Samuel (1612-1680); Hindmarsh, Joseph (fl. 1678-1696)
1682
First edition. Dedication signed: T.D. Written by Thomas D'Urfey. Cf. NUC pre-1956.
A new opera call'd Cinthia and Endimion, or The loves of the deities : as it was designed to be acted at court before the late Queen, and now acted at the Theatre Royal
D'Urfey, Thomas (1653-1723); Purcell, Daniel (1660-1717)
1697
First edition. Libretto only. At the foot of the title-page are advertisements for "The relapse" and "A new opera, call'd, Brutus of Alba". Music by D. Purcell.
Wonders in the sun, or, The kingdom of the birds : a comick opera. With great variety of songs... set to musick by several of the most eminent masters of the age
D'Urfey, Thomas (1653-1723)
1706
Catch-word on leaf A4v: Emble-. First edition. The word 'London' in the imprint is misspelt 'Londn'.
The campaigners : or, The pleasant adventures at Brussels. A comedy. As it is acted at the Theatre-Royal. With a familiar preface upon a late reformer of the stage. Ending with a satyrical fable of The dog and the ottor
D'Urfey, Thomas (1653-1723)
1698
The preface (p. 1-27) is an answer to Jeremy Collier's strictures in his "View of the immorality and profaneness of the English stage".
The comical history of Don Quixote : as it is acted at the Queen's Theatre in Dorset Garden. By Their Majesties servants. Part the second
D'Urfey, Thomas (1653-1723); Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de (1547-1616); Purcell, Henry (1659-1695)
1694
A play based on Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de. Don Quixote. "Certain of the songs in the first and second parts of D'Urfey's 'Don Quixote' (1694) were by [Henry] Purcell,..." -- DNB. In this setti...
A Common-wealth of women : a play
D'Urfey, Thomas (1653-1723); Fletcher, John (1579-1625); Massinger, Philip (1583-1640)
1686
First edition. An alteration of The sea voyage, ascribed to Fletcher and Massinger; cf. NUC pre-1956. "As it is acted at the Theatre Royal by their Majesties servants." "Licensed Sept. 11, 1685;...
The famous history of the rise and fall of Massaniello : in two parts
D'Urfey, Thomas (1653-1723)
1699-1700
Collation: pt.1: 4 p. L., 52 p.; pt.2: [4], 50 p., [1]. Second part, dated 1699, has title: The famous history and fall of Massainello: or, A fisherman a prince. Based in part on the "Rebellion of...
A fond husband, or, The plotting sisters : a comedy: As it is acted at His Royal Highness the Duke's Theatre
D'Urfey, Thomas (1653-1723)
1677
First edition. "Licensed June 15, 1676; Roger L'Estrange." Includes untitled songs to be sung. Indexed in: Wing D2724.
The fool turn'd critick : a comedy: As it was acted at the Theatre-Royall. By His Majesties servants
D'Urfey, Thomas (1653-1723)
1678
Error in paging: p. 38-39 numbered 36-37. Includes unacc. melodies for some songs and also untitled songs without music. Indexed in: Wing D2728.
The fool turn'd critick : a comedy: As it was acted at the Theatre-Royall. By His Majesties servants
D'Urfey, Thomas (1653-1723)
1678
Error in paging: p. 38-39 numbered 36-37. Includes unacc. melodies for some songs and also untitled songs without music. Indexed in: Wing D2728.
A fool's preferment, or, The three Dukes of Dunstable : A comedy. As it was acted at the Queens theatre in Dorset-Garden, by Their Majesties servants
D'Urfey, Thomas (1653-1723); Fletcher, John (1579-1625); Purcell, Henry (1659-1695)
1688
L4 verso carries a list of 'Plays printed for Henry Herringman, and sold by Joseph Knight, and Francis Saunders. The Songs (16. at end, sig. M-N⁴) have special t.-p.: New songs sung in The fool's ...
The intrigues at Versailles, or, A jilt in all humours : a comedy acted by His Majesty's servants, at the theatre in Lincolns-inn-fields
D'Urfey, Thomas (1653-1723)
1697
One of two editions in this first edition year. Indexed in: Woodward & McManaway 514.