The Plays and Poems of Shakespeare
Edited by Edmund Malone with Fine Prefaces and Notes
In Attractive Morocco Bindings of the Period
Shakespeare, William; [Malone, Edmund, Editor]. THE PLAYS AND POEMS OF SHAKESPEARE, ACCORDING TO THE IMPROVED TEXT OF EDMUND MALONE, Including the Latest Revisions, with a Life, Glossarial Notes, an Index, and One Hundred and Seventy Illustrations, From Designs by English Artists (London: Henry G. Bohn, 1851) 15 Volumes The fine Malone edition of Shakespeare's works. 170 Illustrations throughout. 8vo, contemporary three-quarter maroon morocco over marbled boards, gilt lettering and designs on the spines between raised blind tool design bands, marbled end-leaves, marbled edges. A very pleasing set, internally very fresh, volumes in very good condition with just very minimal age evidence.
A FINE SET, AND EARLY, OF SHAKESPEARE'S WORKS. Includes a life of Shakespeare by A.J. Valpy, the author's will, Johnson's famed preface, and Milton's epitaph on Shakespeare. This version contains Malone's1821 text, which is renowned for its accuracy and consistency. In fact, it "has time and again been called the foundation of modern Shakespeare scholarship." [Sh Domesticated] For each play, Malone includes an historical sketch and argument. The index and illustrations add to the collection's interest. This collection is of value not only because it is attractive and well preserved but also because it contains documents and editing considered significant in Shakespearean scholarship and editing. |
