The works of Shakespear : in nine volumes. With a glossary. / Carefully printed from the Oxford edition in quarto, 1744.

Author
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 [Browse]
Format
Book
Language
English
Published/​Created
London: : Printed for J. and P. Knapton, S. Birt, T. Longma [sic] and T. Shewell ... [and 8 others], 1747.
Description
9 v. : ill., port. ; 14 cm. (12mo in 6s)

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    • The Oxford edition of 1744 was edited by Sir Thomas Hanmer, who followed Pope's edition of 1723-25.
    • The above title is prefixed to v. 1 only; v. 2-9 have title: The works of Mr. William Shakespear ... 1747. The latter title appears also in v. 1 as added t.p.
    • Each play has a separate half-title and engraving.
    • "Some account of the life, &c. of Mr. William Shakespear. Written by N. Rowe": p. [xxv]-xliv of v. 1.
    • Title-vignettes; head- and tail-pieces.
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    England London.
    OCLC
    10058514
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