Gay, John)

THE CAPTIVES. A Tragedy as it is Acted in the theatre-Royal in Drury Lane, By His Majesty's Servants.

      J. Tonson at Shakespeare's-Head, London 1724 - (10), 67 pp. Octavo. Disbound. Lacks half title, and full page of plates. (?). P. 67 missing top corner with page number, worn on the top edge. Dedication page signed by John Gay. Small engravings, decoraated initials, and borders throughout the text. Prologue sopen b Mr. Wilks, eiplogue by Mrs. Oldfield. One of Gay's lesser known works, therefore less readily available in the original edition. [Attributes: First Edition]