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The Printing and Proof-Reading of the First Folio of Shakespeare Vols. 1 & 2 by Hinman, Charlton - 1963

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The Printing and Proof-Reading of the First Folio of Shakespeare Vols. 1 & 2 by Hinman, Charlton - 1963

The Printing and Proof-Reading of the First Folio of Shakespeare Vols. 1 & 2

by Hinman, Charlton

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Oxford: Oxford at the Clarendon Press, 1963. Boards. Very good./Very good.. 10 x 7 inches (25.5 x 18 cm), dark blue boards with gilt lettering on spine, very mild to head and tail of spine. Dust jackets have minor wear to extremities. Volume II has a 1 inch closed tear near spine and 1/4 inches closed tear near flap.

Volume I: errata slip attached. Illustrations include (33) figures in the text, (11) plates, 507 pp.

Volume II: illustrations include (2) figures in the text and two plates and 559 pp.

Both volumes have the folio title page with Shakespeare's portrait as frontispiece. Volume I is the proof copy. Volume II is the Jaggard-Vincent presentation copy.

  • Bookseller Independent bookstores US (US)
  • Format/Binding Boards
  • Book Condition Used - Very good.
  • Jacket Condition Very good.
  • Quantity Available 1
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Publisher Oxford at the Clarendon Press
  • Place of Publication Oxford
  • Date Published 1963
  • Keywords Shakespeare, First folio, Printing, Proofreading

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The Printing and Proof-Reading of the First Folio of Shakespeare.Vol. I-II [complete set]
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The Printing and Proof-Reading of the First Folio of Shakespeare.Vol. I-II [complete set]

by Hinman, Charlton

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Oxford : Clarendon Press, 1963 2 volumes 4to (25.5 cm), XVI, 508 pp, 11 plates; VIII, 560 pp, 3 plates. Publisher's cloth and dust jackets (dj slightly frayed at extremities, collector's blind stamps on the front free endpapers). This work stands as a landmark in scholarship, focusing on one of the most significant texts in English literature. Charlton Hinman, the author, delves into extensive research and meticulous analysis, providing a comprehensive account of the printing process behind the First Folio of Shakespeare's plays. Additionally, the book explores the proofreading practices employed to ensure text accuracy. With a discerning eye for detail and a profound understanding of the material, Hinman offers a captivating glimpse into the workings of the early modern printing industry. The narrative sheds new light on the history and development of Shakespeare's plays, making this publication an indispensable reference for scholars, students, and anyone fascinated by the history of… Read More
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