The plays of William Shakespeare. . In ten volumes. With the corrections and illustrations of various commentators; to which are added notes by Samuel Johnson and George Steevens.
William Shakespeare (1564-1616)
Category
Books
Date
1778
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Wallington, Northumberland
NT 3064142.6
Summary
Bibliographic description
v.6., plates . ill.. port.., music . 8vo.. MS notes and dates of reading: 'December 14.1837' written at start of Chorus prior to King Henry V, 'December 14.1837' and 'Nov.16.1949.' written at end of King Henry V. Pages 101-157 have Macaulay's blood fingerprints and stains, list bookmark laid in at page 154 of pages affected and initialled by CPT and CPT(?) has written at top of page 157 'While shaving this time he appears to have read twenty pages. 'December 15.1837' written at end of King Henry VI. King Henry V and King Henry VI parts I, II, and III Provenance: Gilt 'M' (Macaulay) on spine.. Binding: Bound in calf with gilt and red and green spine labels. Binder's stamp on front pastedown: Waters Newcastle.
Makers and roles
William Shakespeare (1564-1616) Dr Samuel Johnson (1709-1784) George Steevens (1736-1800)