Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Brayley, E. W. (Edward Wedlake), 1773-1854
Title:
Historical and descriptive accounts of the theatres of London / by Edward Wedlake Brayley, F.A.S. &c. &c. Secretary to the Russell Institution ; illustrated with a view of each theatre, elegantly coloured, drawn and engraved by the late Daniel Havell.
Alternate Title(s):
Accounts of the London Theatres
Published / Created:
London : Printed for J. Taylor, Architectural Library, High Holborn, MDCCCXXVI [1826]
Physical Description:
[4], 2, [v]-vi, [2], 92, 4 p., XVI leaves of plates : ill. : 31 cm.
Holdings:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
PN2596.L6 B73 1826+ Oversize
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Half title: Accounts of the London theatres.

Printed by J. Moyes, Bouverie Street, London.

Addenda: 4 p. at end.

Abbey, J.R. Scenery of Great Britain and Ireland in aquatint and lithography, 1770-1860, 227

SML,Y Hag26 +826b: Binder's title: Theatres of London.

BAC: British Art Center copy is the Abbey copy. Bound in gilt stamped calf. Appeared in: British Theatre Exhibition 1530-1900. National Book League, 7, Albemarle Street W1 October-December 1950. Includes an additional two mounted engraved views of the Drury Lane Theater and the Pantheon.
Subject Terms:
Theaters -- England -- London -- History. | Taylor, J. -- Publisher. | Moyes, J. -- Printer. | Theaters -- England -- London.
Form/Genre:
Aquatints -- Hand-colored -- 1826.
Contributors:
Havell, Daniel, d. 1826?, ill.