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The dramatic works of William Shakspeare : from the text of Johnson, Steevens and Reed : with the preface of Dr. Johnson and a copious glossary : complete in one volume.

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616, author.; Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784.; Steevens, George, 1736-1800.; Reed, Isaac, 1742-1807.; Clerk, T. (Thomas), printmaker.; King, Edward, active 19th century, signer.; Thomas Nelson (Firm), publisher.
1840
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Title
The dramatic works of William Shakspeare : from the text of Johnson, Steevens and Reed : with the preface of Dr. Johnson and a copious glossary : complete in one volume.
Uniform title
Plays. 1841. Nelson
Created/published
Edinburgh : Printed for Thomas Nelson, 1840.
Description
xiii, 964 p., [1] leaf of plates : port. ; 24 cm
Associated name
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616, author.
Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784.
Steevens, George, 1736-1800.
Reed, Isaac, 1742-1807.
Clerk, T. (Thomas), printmaker.
King, Edward, active 19th century, signer.
Thomas Nelson (Firm), publisher.
Note
Frontispiece portrait lettered: Engraved in steel by Thos. Clerk, Edin.
Cited/described in
Jaggard, W. Shakespeare bibliography, p. 523
Place of creation/publication
Great Britain ǂb Scotland ǂd Edinburgh.

Call number
PR2752 1841f Sh.Col.
Folger-specific note
Autograph: J.G.K., 7 August, 1837, Newcastle. Inscription, traced over in pen: Edward King, from his father, London, 23rd August, 1847. Armorial bookplate (with motto: Recte et suaviter): Edward King. Half bound in leather, with textured cloth boards; sprinkled edges.
Folger accession
1.23.41(9)