The complete works of William Shakspeare : comprising his plays and poems : with Dr. Johnson's preface : a glossary, an account of each play, and a memoir of the author / by the Rev. William Harness.
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616, author.; Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784.; Harness, William, 1790-1869.; Heath, Charles, 1785-1848, printmaker.; Rolls, Charles, 1800- printmaker.; Engleheart, Timothy Stansfield, 1803-1879, printmaker.; Wright, John Massey, 1777-1866, illustrator.; Smirke, Robert, 1752-1845, illustrator.; Corbould, H. (Henry), 1787-1844, illustrator.; Paul, Henry Neill, 1863-1954, former owner.; Illman & Sons, printmaker.
1855
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Title
The complete works of William Shakspeare : comprising his plays and poems : with Dr. Johnson's preface : a glossary, an account of each play, and a memoir of the author / by the Rev. William Harness.
Uniform title
Works. 1855. J.B. Smith & Co.
Created/published
Philadelphia (146 Chestnut Street) : Jas. B. Smith & Co., [between 1855 and 1858?]
Description
xxxvi, 926 p., [21] leaves of plates : ill., port. ; 25 cm
Associated name
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616, author.
Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784.
Harness, William, 1790-1869.
Heath, Charles, 1785-1848, printmaker.
Rolls, Charles, 1800- printmaker.
Engleheart, Timothy Stansfield, 1803-1879, printmaker.
Wright, John Massey, 1777-1866, illustrator.
Smirke, Robert, 1752-1845, illustrator.
Corbould, H. (Henry), 1787-1844, illustrator.
Paul, Henry Neill, 1863-1954, former owner.
Illman & Sons, printmaker.
Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784.
Harness, William, 1790-1869.
Heath, Charles, 1785-1848, printmaker.
Rolls, Charles, 1800- printmaker.
Engleheart, Timothy Stansfield, 1803-1879, printmaker.
Wright, John Massey, 1777-1866, illustrator.
Smirke, Robert, 1752-1845, illustrator.
Corbould, H. (Henry), 1787-1844, illustrator.
Paul, Henry Neill, 1863-1954, former owner.
Illman & Sons, printmaker.
Note
Frontispiece portrait lettered: Illman & Sons. Other plates engraved by C. Heath, C. Rolls, T.S. Engleheart from works by J.M. Wright, R. Smirke, H. Corbould.
"Embellished with a portrait from the celebrated Chandos picture, engraved on steel, and numerous other illustrations."
Jas. B. Smith of Philadelphia at 146 Chestnut St. in 1855, and by 1858 was at 610 Chestnut St.
Text in two columns, glossary in four.
"Embellished with a portrait from the celebrated Chandos picture, engraved on steel, and numerous other illustrations."
Jas. B. Smith of Philadelphia at 146 Chestnut St. in 1855, and by 1858 was at 610 Chestnut St.
Text in two columns, glossary in four.
Place of creation/publication
United States -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Call number
PR2754 1a7 copy 1 Sh.Col.
Folger-specific note
Imperfect: some plates missing. Publisher's cloth binding, with gold decoration; gilt edges. Gift of Henry N. Paul.
Folger accession
6128
Call number
PR2754 1a7 copy 2 item 1 Sh.Col.
Folger-specific note
Bound 1st with: Supplement to the plays of Shakspeare; Philadelphia : J.B. Smith, 1855. Half bound in leather, with marbled boards, endpapers, and edges. Gift of Henry N. Paul.
Folger accession
6136