English: First page of the Licensing Act of 1737 that established the office of Examiner of Plays, printed by John Baskett (King’s Printer), 1737, 30.5 x 19.5 cm
Scan of original printed by John Baskett, King’s Printer
Licensing
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The author died in 1742, so this work is in the public domain in its country of origin and other countries and areas where the copyright term is the author's life plus 70 years or fewer.
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First page of the Licensing Act of 1737 that established the office of Examiner of Plays