William Shakespeare, Signed (215 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First Edition stated, First Printing. Hard cover 8vo in black leatherette w/gold portrait and spine titles. Fine and unmarked book in Very Good original mylar DJ w/small chip top front. SIGNED BY AUTHIOR on 1/2 title page. 315pp. 315 p. Signed by Author(s). Book.

Condition: Very Good. Signed Copy First edition copy. . Signed by the editor on half-title page. Typed letter signed by the editor laid in. In protective mylar cover. (William Shakespeare, Quotations).

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Barton, Kent (illustrator). Signed. SIGNED. Flat signature. First edition with full number line. Minimal wear and handling.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition First Printing Stated. Black cloth with bright gilt. Clear plastic cover has sl. edgewear.shelfwear. Book appears well cared for, inscribed to "Art-There sometimes hath the brightest.Robert W. Wolfe May your cares be few and your joys be many.Bob". Includes laid in pages from Bob with a note to Art "At last, the fruits of my labor are here. Your comments, criticisms, or whatever are welcome.Regards, Bob". Book has v. sl. edgewear/shelfwear. 315 pp. Inscribed by Author(s).

First Edition. An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dw, now mylar-sleeved. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new.; 273 pages; Description: xiv, 273 p., 8 p. of plates : ill. ; 23 cm. Includes bibliographical references (p. 255-265) and index. Subjects: Shakespeare, William (1564-1616) --Forgeries --Ireland, William Henry (1777-1835). Summary: William-Henry Ireland, at only nineteen, perpetrated the greatest Shakespeare forgery ever attempted. In this true crime history, Patricia Pierce uncovers drama, pathos, scandal and ultimately tragedy, in a tale which began with a 'dull-witted' youth longing for his father's love and grew to involve a host of famous names from the playwright Sheridan to the Prince of Wales, Mrs. Siddons and James Boswell. Brought up in late eighteenth-century London, William-Henry was the son of Samuel Ireland, a collector and dealer in engravings. Fed on a daily diet of Shakespeare - whom Samuel regarded as 'a divinity' - William-Henry fell upon a unique method for winning his father's love and approval - forgery. Beginning with a deed 'signed' by Shakespeare, William-Henry followed this with a rapid succession of poems, letters and even an entirely new play, Vortigern. His success was phenomenal. James Boswell knelt to kiss 'the relics of Shakespeare', eminent clergyman Dr. Joseph Warton proclaimed 'Shakespeare's Profession of Faith' to be better than anything in either the church service or the litany, and Sheridan agreed to stage Vortigern. Yet the play marked the beginning of the end for the great Shakespeare forger. Staged two days after the expert Edmond Malone irrefutably exposed the forgeries, the esteemed actors were greeted with hoots of derision during Vortigern's single performance. 1 Kg.

Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Signed by Author.

Hardcover. Condition: Good+. No Jacket. Hardcover 1940 edition. Signed and inscribed by author. Ex-library book with stamps and labels attached. Spine is covered with binding tape with the cloth title strip on top. Pages unmarked and clean except for four little pen circles on the contents page and some very minor pencil marks. Covers and text in good condition. [495 p., 1 illus., plates, ports., map, facsims. (incl. music) diagrs. 23 cm]. Signed by Author(s).

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Signed. Inscribed by the editor. The copy shows minor external wear, but is in otherwise clean condition.

paperback. Condition: Good. Signed. Inscribed and dated by the author. General shelfwear to the cover/ pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First printing. SIGNED by the author. Slightly cocked, else fine in a near fine (trace edge wear) dust jacket.

Hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. No Jacket. Corners of cover slightly bumped. Signed by both authors on half title page. Signed by Author(s).

First Edition. An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dw, now mylar-sleeved. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new.; 273 pages; Description: xiv, 273 p., 8 p. of plates : ill. ; 23 cm. Includes bibliographical references (p. 255-265) and index. Subjects: Shakespeare, William (1564-1616) --Forgeries --Ireland, William Henry (1777-1835). Summary: William-Henry Ireland, at only nineteen, perpetrated the greatest Shakespeare forgery ever attempted. In this true crime history, Patricia Pierce uncovers drama, pathos, scandal and ultimately tragedy, in a tale which began with a 'dull-witted' youth longing for his father's love and grew to involve a host of famous names from the playwright Sheridan to the Prince of Wales, Mrs. Siddons and James Boswell. Brought up in late eighteenth-century London, William-Henry was the son of Samuel Ireland, a collector and dealer in engravings. Fed on a daily diet of Shakespeare - whom Samuel regarded as 'a divinity' - William-Henry fell upon a unique method for winning his father's love and approval - forgery. Beginning with a deed 'signed' by Shakespeare, William-Henry followed this with a rapid succession of poems, letters and even an entirely new play, Vortigern. His success was phenomenal. James Boswell knelt to kiss 'the relics of Shakespeare', eminent clergyman Dr. Joseph Warton proclaimed 'Shakespeare's Profession of Faith' to be better than anything in either the church service or the litany, and Sheridan agreed to stage Vortigern. Yet the play marked the beginning of the end for the great Shakespeare forger. Staged two days after the expert Edmond Malone irrefutably exposed the forgeries, the esteemed actors were greeted with hoots of derision during Vortigern's single performance. 1 Kg.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. Hardcover in black cloth boards with acetate dust jacket with brown printing on it. Paper pastedown on front board. Book is As New, crisp and clean. Acetate jacket has one closed tear and a faint bit of scuffing on rear. Introduction by Laurance B. Siegfried; wood engravings by John De Pol. Laid in is a SIGNED sheet by Harvey Satenstein, the book's designer, on behalf of the Book Craftsmen Associates. 16mo. 34 pp.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good +. No Jacket. Photographs (illustrator). Book Club Edition. Xiv, 485 Pp. Red And Black Cloth. First Book Club Edition, (Although "First Edition" Stated On Copyright Page), With The Book-Of-The-Month Club Brochure And The Promotional Flyer With A Letter To Rowse From Prime Minister Harold Macmillan. A Bright, Clean Copy With A Touch Of Wear And Some Light Bumping To Ends Of Spine. Inscribed By Rowse "To Anna Hughes Tyson". Light Wear, Gilt Brilliant, No Dust Jacket. Inscribed By Author and By Rob.

Presumed first edition (no direct statement provided) DATED, INSCRIBED, AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR ALSO WITH ALS LAID-IN. xii, 208 pages. Hardcover: H 22.25cm x L 14.25cm. No dust jacket. Aquamarine cloth. Slight foxing to text block edges. Author's May 1988 page-long ink inscription on front free endpaper; also laid-in is author's autographed letter signed on Towson State University College of Fine Arts and Communication stationery; a few spots of interior foxing but overall pages remain clean. Binding is firm. ISBN 0899503101.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 8vo, 282 pgs. plus index, pages clean and tight. Wrapped in original glasine dust cover, chippy, and comes with original slip case in very good condition. A nice collectible. Signed by Author(s).

Soft cover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. * PUBLISHER : GRAHAM CLARKE * YEAR : 1995 * ISBN : N/A * No OF PAGES : * CONDITION : USED - ACCEPTABLE * OTHER: *SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR* THE COVER IS LIGHTLY RUBBED AND CREASED WITH BUMPING ALONG THE EDGES AND CORNERS. THE SPINE IS SLIGHTLY RUBBED WITH BUMPING AT BOTH ENDS. THE BINDING IS FIRM. ON THE FFEP IS A SIGNED DEDICATION FROM THE AUTHOR. THE PAGES ARE CLEAR AND CRISP. PAGES GENERALLY APPEAR CLEAN AND CREASE FREE. ALL IN ALL A NICE EXAMPLE OF THIS BOOK. Signed by Author(s).

Paperback. Condition: Good. Gift inscription by the author. Paperback. Posted within 1 working day. 1st class tracked post to the UK, Airmail with tracking worldwide. Robust recyclable packaging. Picture is the actual item. Signed.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Xii, 180 Pp. First Printing, Soft Cover Issue. Fine . Inscribed Generically By Dutton, With The Mailing Envelope To Actress Elizabeth Talbot-Martin And With Note On Reverse "From Dutton / English / Lancaster Univ., U.K.". Inscribed by Author(s).

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Laurel, Alicia Bay (illustrator). FIRST THUS. First Edition Thus, First Printing. Not price-clipped. Published by New Age Press, 1979. Octavo. Paperback. Signed and inscribed on title page. Book is very good with light edgewear. Great copy of this adaptation of a classic drama.100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.

hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. Octavo, blue cloth spine over blue-tinted boards, paper labels on top cover and spine. xi [4] 4-292 pages. Errata slip tipped-in rear. Top edge gilt. Frontispiece portrait of Lord Bacon. Copy # 793, and signed by the author on the copyright page. Rear cover has a crack at one corner. Small spot on front cover, Former owner name on front paste-down. 092108B.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Initialed by author on title page. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Inscribed by author on first end paper, DJ rubbed with minor edge wear, book is very clean and bright. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. No Jacket. Foxing to pages. Some wear to boards. Signed and inscribed by author on ffep. Obituary of same has been pasted under signature. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Limited Edition. On marginal acrostics ascribed to Shakespeare. 292pp. Covers show light soiling and rubbing. . ; 8vo ; Signed by Author.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. This book is in near fine condition. Dust jacket is new, not price-clipped, in a removable, protective clear cover. Signed and dated by author. First published in 2012 by Headline Review. Signed by Author.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Published by Bloomsbury, New York, 2009. 8vo. First edition. Fine, unread book in fine dust jacket. Signed by the author on the title page. No mark or tears. Internally clean and with tight text block. As new. Signed by Author.

Condition: Good. Signed Copy . Barbara G. Mertz Rev Trust custom bookplate on front inside cover. This book formed part of Barbara G. Mertz's personal library at her home in Frederick, Maryland. Barbara G. Mertz's copy with her signature on page i. Slightly dampstained. (British history, biography, British literature, authors, Renaissance era).

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a near fine, slightly edge-dulled dust wrapper. Not price-clipped. Remains well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Notes; Signed by the author. Physical description; xxiii, 392 pages, [16] pages of plates : illustrations, maps, portraits, facsimiles, genealogical tables ; 25 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (pages 385-387) and index. Contents; The background Shakespeare's youth Early Shakespeare Comedy and poetry Fame Troubled years Greatness Transition Tragedy Resurrection and restoration The end of a life. Subjects; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616). Dramatists, English Early modern, 1500-1700 Biography. 16th century. 17th century. Illustrated. 3 Kg.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. SIGNED by the EDITOR, Fredric Brewer on the FEP. This is number 72 of 100 copies printed in this Limited Edition. Cream hard paper wraps with blue and black lettering and green foral design to the front. This copy is NEAR FINE with only a small smudge on the front cover to note. Looks and feels unread. SCARCE. Only such found at Abe as of March 2026. Signed by Author(s).