An inquiry into the authenticity of certain miscellaneous papers and legal instruments, published [by S.W.H. Ireland] Dec. 24, M DCC XCV. and attributed to Shakspeare, Queen Elizabeth, and Henry, Earl of Southampton :

illustr. by fac-similes of the geunuine handwriting of that nobleman, and of her Majesty ; a new facsimile of the handwriting of Shakespear ... in a letter addressed to ... James, Earl of Charlemont /
by Edmond Malone, Esq.
Bibliographic Details
Main Creator: Malone, Edmond, 1741-1812.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published / Created: London : printed by H. Baldwin: for T. Cadell, jun. and W. Davies, (successors to Mr. Cadell,), 1796.
Notes:With a half-title.

The two final leaves contain a prospectus.

P. 243, l. 10 has "originals" and p. 278, l. 13 "liking"; a variant has "originals" and "choosing" respectively.

Refers to the fabrications of Samuel William Henry Ireland.

For additional holdings, please see N64151.

Physical description: VII,[1],424,[4]p.,plates : facsims ; 8vo

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