The Constant Couple; or, A Trip to the Jubilee. A Comedy - Farquhar, George 1677-1707 (London Bell, 1792)
Originally published in 1700
the publisher, John Bell (1745-1831), was an important printer and typographer whose bookshop, 'British Library', was located in the Strand and who pioneered the regular s (instead of the long s) in English printing
Epilogue spoken by Mr. Wilks (= famous actor Robert Wilks, c. 1665-1732)
Frontispiece engraving by William Satchwell Leney (1769-1831) after Samuel De Wilde (1751-1832) depicting Mrs Goodall as Sir Harry Wildair in Act 5 "Oh, the delights of love and burgundy!" ; standing, whole length, gesturing up towards the sky with right hand , facing to the right; in oval frame.
Contains role assignment and casting for both Drury Lane and Covent Garden. Main character, Mr Wildair, played by a female actor in both occasions.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Constant_Couple
Keywords: Theatre Royal, Covent Garden (London, United Kingdom); Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (London, United Kingdom); 18th Century (1701-1800); Play (theater); Comedy; London (United Kingdom)