The Plays.
Accurately printed from the text of the corrected copies left by the late George Steevens, Esq., and Edmond Malone, Esq. With Mr. Malone's various readings; a selection of explanatory and historical notes, from the most eminent commentators; A History of the Stage, and a Life of Shakespeare; by Alexander Chalmers, F.S.A. A new edition, in eight volumes.
London: for F. C. and J. Rivington [& 35 others in London]; 1823 Stock Code: 132493
New edition. A handsome set of Shakespeare's works.
Description
8 volumes, octavo (216 x 131 mm). Contemporary brown calf, dark brown morocco lables, gilt panelling to spines, twin rule to boards gilt with roll in blind, marbled endpapers and edges.
Illustrations
Portrait frontispiece.
Condition
Some occasional foxing and offsetting to title page, spines slightly rubbed and boards marked, a very good set.
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