The plays of William Shakspeare, accurately printed from the text of Mr. Steevens's last edition, with a selection of the most important notes. In eight volumes. ...
William Shakespeare (1564-1616)
Category
Books
Date
1797
Materials
Place of origin
London
Collection
Mount Stewart, County Down
NT 3222365
Summary
Bibliographic description
8v. : ill. ; 12mo (18cm). Pencil annotations on pastedown of vol. 1; some pencil doodles and notes in vol. 3, 4, 5, 7, & 8. Minor insect damage in vols. 2-3 & 8. Provenance: Vol. 2 inscribed "H.E.". Vols. 3-8 inscribed "Mathew Kemble 1802". Binding: Eighteenth-century full marbled calf. Sewn on recessed cords. Black leather spine labels lettered in gilt. Edges sprinkled brown.
Makers and roles
William Shakespeare (1564-1616)