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.

People / Organizations

• Edmund Curll ("printed for")
• William Shakespeare (Author)

Imprint

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. Betsworth on London-Bridg, W. Taylor in Pater-noster-row, T. Varnam and J. Osborn in Lombard-street, and J. Browne near Temple-Car, M.DCC.XIV. [1714]

Publication year

1714-1714

ESTC No.

T26042

Grub Street ID

258232

Description

9v.,plates ; 12⁰

Note

The supplementary essays are by Charles Gildon.

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.