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Al fooles : a comedy, presented at the Black Fryers, and lately before his Maiestie.

Chapman, George, 1559?-1634 · 1605 · At London : printed [by George Eld] for Thomas Thorpe · 2 pictures

A 1605 London comedy by George Chapman, printed by George Eld for Thomas Thorpe and performed at the Blackfriars playhouse before King James. Its two pictures are a large decorative initial pair of interlaced letters A and L in swelling flourished capitals, and a symmetrical woodcut ornament of scrolling acanthus leaves, spiral tendrils and beaded dots framed by sprigs, useful for initials, headpieces and historical border work.

Drama

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