The romance of an hour: a new comedy, of two acts. As it is performed, with universal applause, at the Theatre-Royal, Covent-Garden. Written by Hugh Kelly, Esq; of the Middle Temple, author of False delicacy, A word to the wise, Clementina, The school for wives, &c. &c. [Four lines from the prologue]

People / Organizations

• Hugh Kelly (Author)

Imprint

Philadelphia: Printed and sold by Robert Bell, in Third-Street, MDCCLXXVII. [1777]

Added name

Marmontel, Jean Franois, 1723-1799. Marmontel, Jean Franois, 1723-1799. Bell, Robert, 1732?-1784, printer.

Publication year

1777

ESTC No.

W22011

Grub Street ID

331818

Description

49, [7] p. ; 8⁰

Note

Based on a tale by Jean Franois Marmontel. Cf. Evans.

Half-title: The romance of an hour: a new comedy, of two acts. (Price two thirds of a dollar.) - Bookseller's advertisements, p. [52-56].

Uncontrolled note

Signatures: [A-B]? C-G?