1786
 
Boydell, John, 1719-1804. G.50.629.2 nos 5 pb
[London.] Mr. Alderman Boydell, Joshiah Boy- dell, and George Nicol, propose to publish by subscription a most magnificent and accurate edition of the plays of Shakespeare... 3pp.
This is the original manuscript of the pro- spectus as first issued. The printed prospec- tus, dated May 1, 1789, may be found in the volume on shelf number **G.3951.38.
A manuscript on vellum containing the signa- tures of the subscribers to the Shakespeare may be found on shelf-number Ms.G.164.2 Folio.