Shakespeare papers, 1813.

Author
Ireland, W. H. (William Henry), 1777-1835 [Browse]
Format
Manuscript
Description
1 v. ; 30 cm.

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Compiled/​Created
1813.
Summary note
An extra-illustrated volume of approx. 98 leaves, containing mounted printed pages of Samuel Ireland's MISCELLANEOUS PAPERS AND LEGAL INSTRUMENTS UNDER THE HAND AND SEAL OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE . . . (London, 1796), interleaved with mounted holograph versions in the hand of the original forger, Samuel's son, W. H. Ireland. This is prefaced with a signed two-page autograph statement by the son in which he claims (erroneously) to have burned the complete edition of the printed work, reserving the present copy (ca. 1813) as "unique." Apparently, however, this is one of four copies that W. H. Ireland made. Included are a complete KING LEAR, a small fragment of HAMLET, and a letter and verses to Anne Hathaway. Spine reads "Shakespeare Papers / Ireland." Bound in 19th-century full orange morocco, gilt
Provenance
Formerly owned by the American collector Halsted B. Vander Poel.
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