The Magic Picture, Prologue to

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Description: Manuscript is headed 'Prologue to the Revived Play of The Magic Picture'. Notice states, intended to be spoken as Massinger's Ghost.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date: 1783 November 8
Call number: mssLA 637pro
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