Shakespearean collection of engravings from early John Bell's publications, bound in a book in the first half of the 19th century. Bell's British Theatre and Bell's Shakespeare.

Verlag: London: John Bell, ca. 1774-1778.

Beschreibung

A rare collection of engravings dedicated only to the works of William Shakespeare. Most of the prints were published in a famous series by John Bell. One of the engravings depicts a fragment of the third and last page of Shakespeare's will, which was signed with his own hand. No text. Inscriptions in English. 23.5 x 14.5 cm. 75 engraved plates mounted on cardboard leaves. One plate is folding and has damage on the creasing. Bound into the red morocco book, with gilded edges and five raised bands on the spine. Edges slightly rubbed. Near fine condition. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 1357

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Titel: Shakespearean collection of engravings from ...

Verlag: London: John Bell, ca. 1774-1778.

Einband: Hardcover

Zustand: Near Fine