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David & Bathsheba, p. 18 (12  October  1799) Peele, GeorgeDavid and Bethsabe in The origin of English drama: with explanatory notes. (3 volumes) edited by Thomas Hawkins.
1773
Originally: ‘The love of King David and fair Bethsabe. With the tragedie of Absalon. As it hath ben divers times plaied on the stage.'
1599
WG's sale catalog lists:
Hawkins' (Tho.) Origin of the English Drama, illustrated by specimens, with explanatory Notes, 3 vol. Oxf. 1773 (item 279).

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