Miscellaneous Papers and Legal Instruments under the Hand and Seal of William Shakspeare: Including the Tragedy of King Lear, and a Small Fragment of Hamlet, from the Original Mss. in the Possession of Samuel Ireland, of Norfolk Street.

Ireland, William Henry

Published by Printed By Cooper and Graham, Published By Mr. Egerton, Et Al, London, 1796

About this Item

Embossed cloth, gilt titled spine. Hinges cracked but holding. Rubbing, gilt dulled, wear to spine ends/points; minor occasional spotting. With the ownership signature of Gulian Crommelin Verplanck, member of the US House of Representatives from New York, who edited "The Illustrated Shakespeare" which was published in 1847. Folded engraved frontis is partially detached. Shakespeare forgery. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; xix,[31]156,7 pages.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Miscellaneous Papers and Legal Instruments under the Hand and Seal of William Shakspeare: Including the Tragedy of King Lear, and a Small Fragment of Hamlet, from the Original Mss. in the Possession of Samuel Ireland, of Norfolk Street.
• Publisher: Printed By Cooper and Graham, Published By Mr. Egerton, Et Al, London
• Publication Date: 1796
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good+