Shaksperiana [i.e., Shakespeariana]. Catalogue of all the books pamphlets, &c. relating to Shakespeare. To which are subjoined, and account of the early quarto editions of the great dramatist s plays and poems. The prices at which many copies have sold in public sales; together with a list of the leading and esteemed editions of Shakespeare s collected works

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First edition of the first Shakespeare bibliography, small paper issue, slim 8vo (9" x 5¾"), pp. xli, [1], 69, [1]; original drab paper-covered boards, paper label on upper cover; rubbed, spine cracking, covers spotted; all else very good. Bookseller ticket of "Circulating Library - Williams / Bookseller, / Cheltenham" on the front pastedown. Also, on the front pastedown is a pencil note about this book's purchase in a sale at Putticks in 1860. This copy with extensive annotations in pencil on pp. 3-69, with x's and checkmarks, and supplemental titles added in the margins. Lowndes, p. 2329: "The preface to this little volume contains a curious account of the fabricated portraits of Shakespeare." Jaggard, p. 692: "A few copies were done on large paper. The first distinct effort towards a complete Shakespeare bibliography. It was preceded by Capell's limited sketch in his edition of the poet's works, 1767-68, and by the Marquis of Bute in 1805." An account of spurious portraits of Shakespeare occupies pp. vi-xxxvi. This copy measures larger than others on line; despite the very ample margins, I'm reluctant to call this a large paper copy.

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Shaksperiana [i.e., Shakespeariana]. Catalogue of all the books pamphlets, &c. relating to Shakespeare. To which are subjoined, and account of the early quarto editions of the great dramatist s plays and poems. The prices at which many copies have sold in public sales; together with a list of the leading and esteemed editions of Shakespeare s collected works

Verlag

John Wilson, 21, Great May s Buildings, St. Martin s Lane, London

Erscheinungsjahr

1827

Auflage

1. Auflage

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