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Plays upon their first performance tend to receive doubled estimation
Abstract
A character in Shakerley Marmion's 'A Fine Companion' says, 'a new Play, and a Gentleman in a new suit, claime the same priviledge, at their first presentment their estimation is double.'
Date Event Recorded
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From: 1633 (Source of claim: original)
Date Event Happened
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From: before 1633 (Source of claim: externally supplied)