Mr. William Shakespear's comedies, histories, and tragedies. Published according to the true original copies. Unto which is added, seven plays, never before printed in folio: viz. Pericles Prince of Tyre. The London prodigal. The history of Thomas Lord Cromwel. Sir John Oldcastle Lord Cobham. The Puritan widow. A Yorkshire tragedy. The tragedy of Locrine.

People / Organizations

• William Shakespeare (Author)

Imprint

London: printed for H. Herringman, E. Brewster, R. Chiswell, and R. Bentley, at the Anchor in the New Exchange; and at the Crane, and Rose and Crown in St. Pauls Church-Yard, and in Russel-Street, Covent-Garden, 1685.

Publication year

1685-1685

ESTC No.

R202288

Grub Street ID

79532

Description

[12], 96, 99-160, 163-254, 243 [i.e. 253]-272, [2], 328, 303, [1] p. : port. (metal cut) ; 2⁰

Note

Editors' dedication signed: John Heminge, Henry Condell.

The portrait is signed: Martin. Droeshout: sculpsit. London.

The words "Pericles .. Cromwel." and "Sir John .. Locrine." are bracketed together on title page.

"Of the seven added plays only Pericles is now seriously considered to have any Shakespearian connection"--Pforzheimer.