The dramatick writings of Will. Shakspere :
with the notes of all the various commentators; printed complete from the best editions of Sam. Johnson and Geo. Steevens.
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In collection: | Holloway Book Collection |
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Language: | English |
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London :
Printed for, and under the direction of, John Bell, British Library, Strand, bookseller to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales,
MDCCLXXXVIII [between 1788 and 1803]
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Notes: | "Bell's Edition" at head of play title pages. A series of 36 individual plays, made up from mixed remainder sheets from Bell's edition, with varying title page imprints and illustrations; some t.p. with John Bell's imprint (dated 1788-1792), some with George Cawthorn's imprint (dated 1795-1803). Individual plays with separate pagination and signatures. Copper-plate engravings with imprints of Bell (1785-1786) or John Cawthorn (1805-1808); variously lettered: Thornthwaite, Ramberg, Grignion. Not in ESTC [20120131] NLI holds volume seven - The Merchant of Venice and As you like it bound in one volume. Physical description: 36 volumes [NLI holds volume 7] : illustrations, portraits (copper-plate engravings) ; 15 cm (12mo) Citations/References: Burnim & Highfill. John Bell, p. 16-17 Citations/References: Jaggard, W. Shakespeare bibliography, p. 505? more |