Arne, Thomas Augustine. (1710-1778) [Metastasio, Pietro. (1698–1782)] Artaxerxes. An English Opera. As it is Performed / At the Theatre-Royal / In / Covent-Garden [Printed Libretto]Disbound upright 12mo. 48 pp. In English. Includes title, preface by the unnamed translator, argument, character list with performers and catalog of recently published libretti. 7. 5 x 4. 75 inches (19 x 11. 8 cm). In fine condition. An English opera seria in three acts based on Metastasio's 1729 Artaserse libretto by the composer now best known for "Rule, Britannia!" The English translation is believed to be Arne's own work. The first production