Shaksperiana [i.e., Shakespeariana]. Catalogue of all the books pamphlets, &c. relating to Shakespeare. To which are subjoined, and account of the early quarto editions of the great dramatist's plays and poems. The prices at which many copies have sold in public sales; together with a list of the leading and esteemed editions of Shakespeare's collected works

[Wilson, John]

Published by John Wilson, 21, Great May?s Buildings, St. Martin?s Lane, London, 1827

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First edition of the first Shakespeare bibliography, small paper issue, slim 8vo (9" x 5¾"), pp. xli, [1], 69, [1]; original drab paper-covered boards, paper label on upper cover; rubbed, spine cracking, covers spotted; all else very good. Bookseller ticket of "Circulating Library - Williams / Bookseller, / Cheltenham" on the front pastedown. Also, on the front pastedown is a pencil note about this book's purchase in a sale at Putticks in 1860. This copy with extensive annotations in pencil on pp. 3-69, with x's and checkmarks, and supplemental titles added in the margins. Lowndes, p. 2329: "The preface to this little volume contains a curious account of the fabricated portraits of Shakespeare." Jaggard, p. 692: "A few copies were done on large paper. The first distinct effort towards a complete Shakespeare bibliography. It was preceded by Capell's limited sketch in his edition of the poet's works, 1767-68, and by the Marquis of Bute in 1805." An account of spurious portraits of Shakespeare occupies pp. vi-xxxvi. This copy measures larger than others on line; despite the very ample margins, I'm reluctant to call this a large paper copy.

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• Title: Shaksperiana [i.e., Shakespeariana]. Catalogue of all the books pamphlets, &c. relating to Shakespeare. To which are subjoined, and account of the early quarto editions of the great dramatist's plays and poems. The prices at which many copies have sold in public sales; together with a list of the leading and esteemed editions of Shakespeare's collected works
• Publisher: John Wilson, 21, Great May?s Buildings, St. Martin?s Lane, London
• Publication Date: 1827
• Edition: First Edition.
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