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The plays of William Shakspeare : accurately printed from the text of the corrected copy left by the late George Steevens, Esq. : with a series of engravings, from original designs of Henry Fuseli, Esq. R.A. professor of painting : and a selection of explanatory and historical notes, from the most eminent commentators; a history of the stage, a life of Shakspeare, &c.

Title
The plays of William Shakspeare : accurately printed from the text of the corrected copy left by the late George Steevens, Esq. : with a series of engravings, from original designs of Henry Fuseli, Esq. R.A. professor of painting : and a selection of explanatory and historical notes, from the most eminent commentators; a history of the stage, a life of Shakspeare, &c. / by Alexander Chalmers, A.M. ; in ten volumes.
Author
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616.
Publication
London : Printed for F. C. and J. Rivington ..., 1805.

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Additional Authors
  • Chalmers, Alexander, 1759-1834.
  • Steevens, George, 1736-1800.
  • Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784.
  • Pope, Alexander, 1688-1744.
  • Malone, Edmond, 1741-1812.
  • Fuseli, Henry, 1741-1825.
  • Blake, William, 1757-1827.
  • Bromley, William, 1769-1842.
  • Cromek, R. H. (Robert Hartley), 1770-1812.
  • Dadley, J.
  • Lee, John, -1804.
  • Milton, Thomas, 1743?-1827.
  • Neagle, James, 1760?-1822.
  • Noble, Samuel, 1779-1853.
  • Rhodes, Richard, 1765-1838.
  • Smith, Joseph Clarendon, 1778-1810.
  • Taylor, Isaac, 1759-1829.
  • Walker, J. G., 1760?-
  • Warren, Charles Turner, 1767-1823.
  • F., C. and J. Rivington (Firm) pbl
Description
10 v. : ill., port.; 22 cm. (8vo)
Alternative Title
  • Plays of William Shakespeare
  • Chalmers's Shakspeare
Note
  • Nearly identical to another edition that lacks the illustrations: "Plays of William Shakspeare: accurately printed from the text of the corrected copy left by the late George Steevens, Esq. With a selection of explanatory and historical notes ... London : Rivington, 1805" (9 vols).
  • Illustrations: 38 prints : engraving ; full-page. Comprise frontispiece port. (v. 1) engraved by James Neagle, and 37 ill. engraved by Blake (2), Bromley (5), Cromek (8), Dadley (2), Lee (1), Milton (1), Neagle (6), Noble (2), Rhodes (4), Smith (1), Taylor (1), Walker (1), and Warren (3), after Fuseli.
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Indexed In (note)
  • Folger. Printed books
Contents
v. 1. Preface / Alexr. Chalmers. Sketch of the life of Shakspeare. Shakspeare's will. Chronology of Shakspeare's plays. Dr. Johnson's preface. Historical account of the English stage / by Mr. Malone. Mr. Pope's preface. Tempest. Two gentlemen of Verona. Merry wives of Windsor -- v. 2. Twelfth night. Measure for measure. Much ado about nothing. Midsummer night's dream. -- v. 3. Love's labour's lost. Merchant of Venice. As you like it. All's well that ends well. -- v. 4. Taming of the shrew. Winter's tale. Comedy of errors. Macbeth. -- v. 5. King John. King Richard II. King Henry IV, part 1. King Henry IV, part 2. -- v. 6. King Henry V. King Henry VI, part 1. King Henry VI, part 2. King Henry VI, part 3. -- v. 7. King Richard III. King Henry VIII. Troilus and Cressida. -- v. 8. Timon of Athens. Coriolanus. Julius Caesar. Antony and Cleopatra. -- v. 9. Cymbeline. Titus Andronicus. Pericles. King Lear. --v. 10. Romeo and Juliet. Hamlet. Othello. Glossarial index.
Call Number
Pforz (Shakespeare, W. Plays of William Shakspeare)
OCLC
NYPG01-B3073
Author
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616.
Title
The plays of William Shakspeare : accurately printed from the text of the corrected copy left by the late George Steevens, Esq. : with a series of engravings, from original designs of Henry Fuseli, Esq. R.A. professor of painting : and a selection of explanatory and historical notes, from the most eminent commentators; a history of the stage, a life of Shakspeare, &c. / by Alexander Chalmers, A.M. ; in ten volumes.
Imprint
London : Printed for F. C. and J. Rivington ..., 1805.
Indexed In:
Folger. Printed books, v. 23, p. 263 (1805a2)
Restricted Access
Restricted access; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.
Local Note
Pforzheimer copy : Contemporary quarter calf, and marbled paper boards, vellum corners; lettered in gilt on green and black labels.
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Added Author
Chalmers, Alexander, 1759-1834.
Steevens, George, 1736-1800.
Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784.
Pope, Alexander, 1688-1744.
Malone, Edmond, 1741-1812. Historical account of the English stage. 1805.
Fuseli, Henry, 1741-1825. Artist
Blake, William, 1757-1827. Engraver
Bromley, William, 1769-1842. Engraver
Cromek, R. H. (Robert Hartley), 1770-1812. Engraver
Dadley, J. Engraver
Lee, John, -1804. Engraver
Milton, Thomas, 1743?-1827. Engraver
Neagle, James, 1760?-1822. Engraver
Noble, Samuel, 1779-1853. Engraver
Rhodes, Richard, 1765-1838. Engraver
Smith, Joseph Clarendon, 1778-1810. Engraver
Taylor, Isaac, 1759-1829. Engraver
Walker, J. G., 1760?- Engraver
Warren, Charles Turner, 1767-1823. Engraver
F., C. and J. Rivington (Firm) Publisher
Spine Title
Chalmers's Shakspeare
Research Call Number
Pforz (Shakespeare, W. Plays of William Shakspeare)
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