The plays of William Shakespeare
Subtitle: in eight volumes
By: with the corrections and illustrations of various commentators ; to which are added notes by Sam. Johnson
Contributors: Donald & Mary Hyde Collection of Dr. Samuel Johnson (Houghton Library); Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784; Vertue, George, 1684-1756, engraver; Woodfall, H. (Henry), -1767, publisher; Corbet, Charles, Sir, 1734-1808, publisher; Garrick, David, 1717-1779, former owner; Thackeray, George, 1777-1850, former owner; A. F. T., former owner; Adam, R. B. (Robert Borthwick), 1863-1940, former owner; J. and R. Tonson; James Macdonald Co
Publisher: Printed for J. and R. Tonson, C. Corbet, H. Woodfall ... [and 8 others
Published: 1765
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Work titles: Plays
Notes: The 1st of two 1765 eds. of Johnson's Shakespeare, distinguishable by the imprint; cf. Fleeman.

Portrait engraved by G. Vertue.

Fleeman, J.D. Johnson, 65.10SP/1

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