The Confessions of William-Henry Ireland Containing the Particulars of HIs Fabrication of the Shakespearean Manuscripts; Together with Anecdotes and Opinions of many DIstinguished Persons in the Literary, Political, and Theoretical World

William-Henry Ireland

Published by Printed for Thomas Goddard, London, 1805

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A lovely copy of this scarce first edition containing the confessions of famous Shakespearean forger William-Henry Ireland. The first edition of this scarce work by William-Henry Ireland, in which he confesses the truth behind his work of fraud and forgery.A thorough and truthful account of Ireland's career. With a detailed look into the Shakespearean manuscripts, and including anecdotes and opinions of relevant people in the literary, political, and theatrical work.Bound without the frontispiece or signature plate.Ireland became famous in the eighteenth and nineteenth century for forging many Shakespearean documents and plays.In an attractive half calf binding over marbled boards. In a half calf binding over marbled boards, with five raised bands and new endpapers. Externally, lovely. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean. Fine. Seller Inventory # 779A55

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Confessions of William-Henry Ireland ...

Publisher: Printed for Thomas Goddard, London

Publication Date: 1805

Binding: Leather

Illustrator: None

Condition: Fine

Edition: First edition.

Book Type: book