The murder of Duncan, king of Scotland, or, The history of Macbeth and Banquo : founded on Shakespeare's play of "Macbeth" / by W. Fitzhugh, Esq.
1825
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Title
The murder of Duncan, king of Scotland, or, The history of Macbeth and Banquo : founded on Shakespeare's play of "Macbeth" / by W. Fitzhugh, Esq.
Published
London : Printed by and for W. Cole, [between 1825 and 1827?]
Printed
London : W. Cole
Description
24 pages, 1 folded leaf of plates ; 17 cm
Associated name
Fitzhugh, W., author.
Prose adaptation of (work): Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Macbeth.
Cole, William (Publisher), printer, publisher.
Cruikshank, Robert, 1789-1856, attributed name, printmaker.
Prose adaptation of (work): Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Macbeth.
Cole, William (Publisher), printer, publisher.
Cruikshank, Robert, 1789-1856, attributed name, printmaker.
Note
W. Cole succeeded Hodgson & Co. at 10 Newgate Street; based on imprints, was active between 1825 and 1827 (cf. Brown, London publishers and printers).
Folded plate contains four engraved illustrations of scenes (possibly by Robert Cruikshank). Engravings are more detailed than in previous editions of The murder of Duncan (e.g. Hodgson & Co., 1824).
Folger copy lacking publisher's original paper wrapper.
Folded plate contains four engraved illustrations of scenes (possibly by Robert Cruikshank). Engravings are more detailed than in previous editions of The murder of Duncan (e.g. Hodgson & Co., 1824).
Folger copy lacking publisher's original paper wrapper.
Exhibited
Washington, D.C. Folger Shakespeare Library, 2016. Will and Jane: Shakespeare, Austen and the Cult of Celebrity. Opening: title page.
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Selected image(s) of Folger Shakespeare Library PR2823.A71 F5
Place of creation/publication
Great Britain -- England -- London.
Item Details
Call number
PR2823.A71 F5 Cage
Folger-specific note
Modern stitched marbled paper wrapper. Edges trimmed. Illustrations are hand-colored.
Folger accession
cs1217