This book features four plays. To start is The orphan of China : a tragedy / by Arthur Murphy, Esq. : as performed at the Theatre-Royal, Drury-Lane. Next is Creusa, Queen of Athens : a tragedy / by William Whitehead ; adapted for theatrical representation ; as performed at the Theatre-Royal, Drury-Lane ; regulated from the prompt-book, by permission of the manager. Then The brothers : a tragedy / by Dr. Edward Young ; adapted for theatrical representation ; as performed at the Theatre-Royal, Drury-Lane ; regulated from the prompt-book, by permission of the manager. Finally Albina, Countess Raimond : a tragedy / by Mrs. Cowley ; adapted for theatrical representation ; as performed at the Theatre-Royal, Hay-Market ; regulated from the prompt-book, by permission of the manager.

The book is broken down into sections of the plays, each written by different authors. With each of them featuring an illustration. Slight foxing on several pages.