First edition.

Boston Public Library (Rare Book Dept.) copy 1 on DA87.1.B8L477 1756 no. 2 and copy 3 on T.96.98 are incomplete: they lack first two leaves (half title and letter to subscribers) ; copy 2 on G.3943.13 no. 1 is complete.

Boston Public Library (Rare Book Dept.) copy 1 bound with Montagu, Elizabeth Robinson. An essay on the writings and genius of Shakespeare compared with the Greek and French dramatic poets. 1770.

Boston Public Library (Rare Book Dept.) copy 3 bound with 6 other tracts in a volume with the spine title: Controversial tracts on the theatre. This volume includes: [no.1]: The usefulness of the stage to religion, and to government. -- [no.2]: Hardyknute : a fragment / Elizabeth Wardlaw. -- [no.3]: Attempte to rescue that aunciente, English poet, and play-wrighte, Maister Williaume Shakespere / by a gentleman formerly of Greys-Inn. -- [no.4]: A scheme for having an Italian opera in London, of a new taste. -- [no.5]: An answer to that important question, whether it is lawful for the professors of the Christian religion to go to plays? -- [no.6]: Critical reflections on the old English dramatick writers : intended as a preface to the works of Massinger. -- [no.7]: An essay on the learning of Shakespeare : addressed to Joseph Cradock, Esq. / by Richard Farmer.

Bound volume (copy 1) contains: 1. A letter to a member of Parliament in the country, from his friend in London, relative to the case of Admiral Byng -- 2. An essay on the learning of Shakespeare -- 3. The military arguments, in the letter to a Right Honourable author, fully considered -- 4. General regulations and orders relative to the duties in the field and in cantonments -- 5. Instructions relative to the baggage and marches of the Army (Dublin) -- 6. Instructions relative to the baggage and marches of the Army (London).