Literary and Graphical Illustrations of Shakspeare, and the British Drama: comprising An Historical View of the Origin and Improvement of the English Stage, and a Series of Critical and Descriptive Notices of Upwards of One hundred of the most Celebrated Tragedies, Comedies, Operas, and Farces
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London: Printed by and for Maurice and Co., and Publishd by Effingham Wilson and Hurst, Chance and Co, 1831. First Edition. More than two hundred engravings on wood, by eminent artists. 1 vols. 8vo. Original blue green cloth, printed paper label. Upper joint broken, head of spine torn, label quite rubbed, some fraying, some spotting of text, ownership signature on title. First Edition. More than two hundred engravings on wood, by eminent artists. 1 vols. 8vo. Jaggard, p. 196
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- Literary and Graphical Illustrations of Shakspeare, and the British Drama: comprising An Historical View of the Origin and Improvement of the English Stage, and a Series of Critical and Descriptive Notices of Upwards of One hundred of the most Celebrated Tragedies, Comedies, Operas, and Farces
- Author
- (Shakespeare Illustrations)
- Format/Binding
- More than two hundred engravings on wood, by eminent artists. 1 vols. 8vo
- Book Condition
- Used - Original blue green cloth, printed paper label. Upper joint broken, head of spine torn, label quite rubbed, some fraying, some s
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- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Printed by and for Maurice and Co., and Publishd by Effingham Wilson and Hurst, Chance and Co
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1831
- Keywords
- Shakespeare
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