An inquiry into the authenticity of certain miscellaneous papers and legal instruments, published Dec. 24, MDCCXCV, and attributed to Shakspeare, Queen Elizabeth, and Henry, Earl of Southampton
Subtitle: illustrated by fac-similes of the genuine hand-writing of that nobleman, and of Her Majesty, a new fac-simile of the hand-writing of Shakspeare, never before exhibited, and other authentick documents : in a letter addressed to the Right Hon. James, Earl of Charlemont
By: by Edmond Malone
Contributors: Scott, William, Baron Stowell, 1745-1836, former owner; Baldwin, Henry, 1734-1813, printer; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner; Cadell & Davies
Publisher: Printed by H. Baldwin for T. Cadell, J. and W. Davies (successors to Mr. Cadell,) in the Strand
Published: 1796
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 424
Subjects: Literary forgeries and mystifications; Criticism and interpretation; Early works to 1800; Forgeries
Notes: Boston Public Library.  Barton collection catalogue, Shakespeariana, p. 154

ESTC T37242

Cataloged 2015 jmoschella

Boston Public Library (Rare Books Department) copy cataloged under call no. G.3953.24 quarterbound in brown morocco and marbled papers. The spine is ruled in blind with the title stamped in gilt. The armorial bookplate of the Barton Library is present on the front pastedown. This copy containsw early marginalia, in iron gall ink and pencil, throughout.

Boston Public Library (Rare Books Department) copy cataloged under call no. G.3953.25 quarterbound in early blue cloth and grey boards. A 4-page prospectus bound-in at rear.  The armorial bookplate of the Barton Library is present on the front pastedown.

Boston Public Library (Rare Books Department) copy cataloged under call no. G.3953.26 halfbound in modern, green morocco and combed marbled papers. This copy is 25 cm high, and is one of 25 copies printed in large format. A 4-page prospectus bound-in at rear. A presentation letter from Edmund Malone to Sir William Scott is bound-in at front. The armorial bookplate of the Barton Library is present on the front pastedown.