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The bee-hive : a musical farce, in two acts

Title
The bee-hive : a musical farce, in two acts / by J.V. Millingen, M.D. ; printed from the acting copy, with remarks, biographical and critical, by D.--G.
Author
Millingen, J. G. (John Gideon), 1782-1862.
Publication
London : John Cumberland, 2, Cumberland Terrace, Camden New Town : Sold by B. Steill ... [and 10 others], [1831?]

Details

Additional Authors
  • Daniel, George, 1789-1864.
  • Cruikshank, Robert, 1789-1856.
  • Bonner, G. W. (George Wilmot), 1796-1836.
  • Pigault-Lebrun, 1753-1835.
  • Horn, Charles E. (Charles Edward), 1786-1849.
Description
40 p. : ill.; 15 cm.
Series Statement
Cumberland's British theatre ; no. 222
Alternative Title
Beehive
Note
  • "To which are added, a description of the costume, cast of the characters, entrances and exits, relative positions of the performers on the stage, and the whole of the stage business. As now performed at the Theatres Royal, London. Embellished with a fine engraving, by Mr. Bonner, from a drawing taken in the theatre by Mr. R. Cruikshank."
  • Based on Pigault-Lebrun's Les rivaux d'eux-mêmes.
  • Without the music (by C.E. Horn).
  • Distributor statement from p. [1] of covers. Distributors include "Clayton, New York."
  • Cumberland was at this address ca. 1831-1840. Cf. Brown, P.A.H. London publishers and printers, p. 50.
  • "Costume" and "Cast of characters ... 1811 ... 1828": p. [10].
  • Illustrations: 1 print : wood engraving ; full-page. Signed R. Cruikshank, del., G.W. Bonner, sc.
  • Issued in illustrated light brown paper covers, with series title on front cover.
Call Number
Arents BIP (Cumberland's British theatre) 99-250 no. 222
OCLC
138298645
Author
Millingen, J. G. (John Gideon), 1782-1862.
Title
The bee-hive : a musical farce, in two acts / by J.V. Millingen, M.D. ; printed from the acting copy, with remarks, biographical and critical, by D.--G.
Imprint
London : John Cumberland, 2, Cumberland Terrace, Camden New Town : Sold by B. Steill ... [and 10 others], [1831?]
Series
Cumberland's British theatre ; no. 222
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Added Author
Daniel, George, 1789-1864.
Cruikshank, Robert, 1789-1856.
Bonner, G. W. (George Wilmot), 1796-1836.
Pigault-Lebrun, 1753-1835. Rivaux d'eux-mêmes.
Horn, Charles E. (Charles Edward), 1786-1849. Bee-hive. Libretto.
Research Call Number
Arents BIP (Cumberland's British theatre) 99-250 no. 222
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