The dramatic works of William Shakspeare / printed from the text of the corrected copies of Steevens and Malone ; with a life of the poet, by Charles Symmons, D.D. ; a glossary ; and fifty embellishments ; complete in one volume.
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616, author.; Steevens, George, 1736-1800.; Malone, Edmond, 1741-1812.; Symmons, Charles, 1749-1826.; Andrews, J., active 19th century, bookseller.; Bulcock, James, active 1825-1835, bookseller.; Hailes, Nathaniel, bookseller.; Paul, Henry Neill, 1863-1954, former owner.; Hurst, Thomas, 1774 or 1775-1847, bookseller.; Jennings, R. (Robert) (Bookseller), bookseller.; Rodwell, J. (John), active 1812-1854, bookseller.; Arnold, Charles Stapleton, bookseller.; Cochran, John, -approximately 1844, bookseller.; Harvey, William, 1796-1866, illustrator.; Thompson, John, 1785-1866, printmaker.; Marsh, William, 1794-1861, bookseller.; James Carpenter and Son, bookseller.; J. Hatchard and Son, bookseller.; E. Lloyd and Son, bookseller.; Bowdery & Kerby, bookseller.; Simpkin and Marshall, bookseller.; Sherwood and Co. (London), bookseller.; G. Cowie, and Co., bookseller.; Poole and Edwards, bookseller.; C. & C. Whittingham (London, England), printer.
1827

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Title
The dramatic works of William Shakspeare / printed from the text of the corrected copies of Steevens and Malone ; with a life of the poet, by Charles Symmons, D.D. ; a glossary ; and fifty embellishments ; complete in one volume.
Uniform title
Plays. 1827. James Carpenter and Son
Created/published
London : Printed for James Carpenter and Son; Hatchard and Son; Jeffery and Son; T. Hurst and Co.; E. Lloyd and Son; Bowdery and Kerby; N. Hailes; Simpkin and Marshall; Sherwood and Co.; G. Cowie and Co.; R. Jennings; J. Andrews; J. Rodwell; W. Mason; C.S. Arnold; R.P. Moore; C. Tait; W.W. Marsh; W.H. Reid; E. Weller; J. Bulcock; J. Cochran; J. Bull; R. Glynn; Poole and Edwards; W.H. Mann; and J. Poole, MDCCCXXVII [1827] (Chiswick [London, England] : C. & C. Whittingham)
Description
xv, [1], 852 p. : ill. (wood engravings) ; 19 cm (12mo)
Associated name
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616, author.
Steevens, George, 1736-1800.
Malone, Edmond, 1741-1812.
Symmons, Charles, 1749-1826.
Andrews, J., active 19th century, bookseller.
Bulcock, James, active 1825-1835, bookseller.
Hailes, Nathaniel, bookseller.
Paul, Henry Neill, 1863-1954, former owner.
Hurst, Thomas, 1774 or 1775-1847, bookseller.
Jennings, R. (Robert) (Bookseller), bookseller.
Rodwell, J. (John), active 1812-1854, bookseller.
Arnold, Charles Stapleton, bookseller.
Cochran, John, -approximately 1844, bookseller.
Harvey, William, 1796-1866, illustrator.
Thompson, John, 1785-1866, printmaker.
Marsh, William, 1794-1861, bookseller.
James Carpenter and Son, bookseller.
J. Hatchard and Son, bookseller.
E. Lloyd and Son, bookseller.
Bowdery & Kerby, bookseller.
Simpkin and Marshall, bookseller.
Sherwood and Co. (London), bookseller.
G. Cowie, and Co., bookseller.
Poole and Edwards, bookseller.
C. & C. Whittingham (London, England), printer.
Note
Printer information from colophon; "Chiswick" follows name.
Printed in two columns.
Engraved frontispiece lettered: W. Harvey delt.; J. Thompson sc.
Advertisements for the Chiswick Press follow the Life by Symmons.
Folger-specific note
Printmakers and/or illustrators named in volume.
Genre/form
Booksellers' advertisements.
Place of creation/publication
Great Britain -- England -- London.

Item Details

Call number
PR2752 1827c Sh.Col.
Folger-specific note
Burgundy leather binding with Shakespeare's arms gilt on covers. Gift of Henry N. Paul.
Folger accession
5955