The works of Shakespeare: . in eight volumes. Collated with the oldest copies, and corrected: with notes, explanatory, and critical: by Mr. Theobald.
William Shakespeare (1564-1616)
Category
Books
Date
1757
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Dunham Massey, Cheshire
NT 3050675.8
Summary
Bibliographic description
v.8. . ill.. (plates), . . 12mo.. Identified in 1768 catalogue: R.2 (with "in the Gallery Room" crossed-out).. Provenance: Bookplate: Lady Mary Booth (1704-1772) after 1739; armorial variant 1. Franks 12839. Binding: contemporary sprinkled calf binding; board edge has gilt roll decoration; spine has gilt fillet, title label and vol. number.
Makers and roles
William Shakespeare (1564-1616) Lewis Theobald (1688-1744)