The works of Mr. William Shakespear; in six volumes. Adorn'd with cuts. Revis'd and corrected, with an account of the life and writings of the author. By N. Rowe, Esq;

People / Organizations

• William Shakespeare (Author)

Imprint

London: printed for Jacob Tonson, 1709.

Publication year

1709-1709

ESTC No.

T138296

Grub Street ID

186166

Description

6v.([12],XL,3324p.),plates : ports. ; 8⁰

Note

In fact the dramatic works only.

Each play has a separate titlepage with the imprint: "printed in the year 1709.".

This edition differs from a reprint (possibly surreptitious) of the same year: - vol. 1 sig. A under "G" of "Goodness"; vol.6 sig.A4 under "here" of "where".

Large paper issue with the Shakespeare portrait before "Some account of the life in vol.1.

Uncontrolled note

12/86 Gutter (minimum): 1.6cms: Ht: 22.5cms