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.
Bibliographic Details
Main Creator: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616.
Contributors: Holloway, Joseph, 1861-1944, former owner.
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In collection: Holloway Book Collection
Format: Book
Language:English
Published / Created: 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]
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?

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Call Number View In Collection NLI Holdings
LO 12764
Manuscripts Reading Room
Access Note
Librarian's Office Vol. 7