The works of Mr. William Shakespear, in nine volumes: : with his life, by N. Rowe Esq; adorn'd with cuts. To the last volume is prefix'd, I. An essay on the art, rise, and progress of the stage, in Greece, Rome, and England. II. Observations upon the most sublime passages in this author. III. A glossary, explaining the antiquated words made use of throughout his works..
Shakespeare, William,1564-1616.
Rowe, Nicholas,1674-1718.
Gildon, Charles,1665-1724.
London, : Printed for J. Tonson, E. Curll, J. Pemberton, and K. Sanger: and are to be sold by J. Knapton and D. Midwinter in St. Paul's Church-yard, A. Betswoth on London-Bridg, W. Taylor in Pater-noster-Row, T. Varnam and J. Osborn in Lombard-street, and J. Browne near Temple-Bar.,
M. DCC. XIV.. [1714]
Vols. 2-8 have imprint "Printed for Jacob Tonson" and vol. 9: "Printed by J. Darby, for E. Curll, K. Sanger, and J. Pemberton: sold by J. Tonson [and 6 others in London]".
Each play has a separately dated titlepage, but pagination and register are continuous in each volume.
The supplementary essays are by Charles Gildon.
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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
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