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Palace and Prison. A tragedy, 1880

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Reference Code: GBR/0271/GCPP Gamble 1/16

Scope and Contents

Manuscript, annotated and paginated -- 102 pages plus two title pages and three further pages containing a dedication to the Earl of Beaconsfield, a quotation from John Skelton and an author's note. The first title page is for the two tragedies: Palace and Prison and Fair Geraldine, the second 'Palace and Prison. A Tragedy in Five Acts'. Also first revised proofs.

Dates

  • Creation: 1880

Creator

Extent

1 file(s) : Paper

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Originally in a brown paper wrapped bundle with Fair Geraldine and the proofs of both plays. Palace and Prison was placed first in the bundle.

Bibliography

Published with Fair Geraldine, London: C Kegan Paul & Co., 1880. Copies held GC, BL, OB.

Date information

DateText: Published 1880. Possibly written between 1876 (the title page is on watermarked paper, 'C Ansell 1876' ) and 1880 (manuscript marked in pencil 29.4.80, probably the date sent to the publisher).

Originator(s)

Gamble, Jane Catherine

Finding aid date

2003-09-04 12:48:58+00:00

Repository Details

Part of the Girton College Archive Repository

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