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The Columbus of literature; or, Bacon's new world of sciences.
Facsimiles include t.-p. and p. 48 to 56 of Bacon’s Advancement of learning, 1640. (From Folger)
Collier, Coleridge, and Shakespeare. A review.
Copy bound in plain black cloth with taped spine. In protective box.
A Memoranda on Love's Labour Lost, King John, Othello, and on Romeo and Juliet.
Spevack, Halliwell-Phillipps Bibliography, 1879:2. Privately Printed.
Shakespeare's King Henry the Fourth (the first part) : a historical play / rev. by J. P. Kemble, and now first published as it is acted at the Theatre Royalin Covent Garden.
Copy bound in buckrum interleaved. Prompter's copy with ms. directions.
Essays on Shakespeare. Translated with the author's sanction by L. Dora Schmitz.
Originally published in the Jahrbuch of the German Shakespeare Society. (From Omni)
An appendix to the Supplemental apology for the believers in the supposititious Shakespeare-papers: being the documents for the opinion that Hugh McAuley Boyd wrote Junius's letters. By George Chalmers, F. R. S. S. A.
ESTC T61860. Western copy not listed. With a foldout facsimile of the hand writing of Hugh Boyd forming the plate."
A supplemental apology for the believers in the Shakespeare-papers: by George Chalmers.
ESTC T61515. Western copy listed. With a 5 line errata on the verso of the final errata leaf. See ESTC.
Elements of elocution : in which the principles of reading and speaking are investigated...with directions for strengthening and modulating the voice...To which is added a complete system of the passions ; showing how they affect the countenance, tone of voice, and gesture of the body. Exemplified by a copious selection of the most striking passages of Shakespeare. The whole illustrated by copper-plates explaining the nature of accent, emphasis, inflection, and cadence, by John Walker
ESTC N9129. Western copy listed. Contains diagrams.
Macbeth
ESTC T62210. Western copy not listed. Illustration of Rowe before titlepage. ESTC notes: Alterations ascribed to Alexander Hunter. P.39 misnumbered 93.
Comments on the plays of Beaumont and Fletcher, with an appendix containing some further observations on Shakespeare, extended to the late editions of Malone and Steevens.
ESTC T96922. Western copy listed.
The debate between Pride and Lowliness. reprinted from the edition, by John Charlwood; with an introduction and notes, by J. Payne Collier.
Contains reproduction of original t.- p. (From Omni) Attributed to Thynne by Collier; Furnivall say there is no reason for assigning it to him. cf. DNB, and Introd. to Francis Thynne, Animaduersions uppon... Chaucer’s workes. London, 1876. (From Folger)
The confessions of William Henry Ireland. Containing the particulars of his fabrication of the Shakespeare manuscripts; together with anecdotes and opinions (hitherto unpublished) of many distinguished persons in the literary, political, and theatrical world.
Foldout with facsimiles of William Shakespeare autographs. Additional foldout with illustrations throughout.
An apology for the believers in the Shakspeare-papers, which were exhibited in Norfolk-street.
ESTC T138271. Western copy listed. Title vignette (coat of arms). In answer to Malone's "An inquiry into the authenticity of certain miscellaneous papers ... attributed to Shakespeare." The papers referred to were the Ireland forgeries. "A supplemental apology" appeared under the author's name in 1799.
Essays on some of Shakespeare’s dramatic characters. : To which is added, an essay on the faults of Shakespeare. The fifth edition
ESTC T136682. Western copy listed.
Observations on Hamlet / by James Plumptre. .
ESTC T73134 Western copy listed. Bound with An appendix to Observations on Hamlet; being an attempt to prove that Shakspeare designed that tragedy as an indirect censure on Mary queen of Scots ... By James Plumptre, M.A
Miscellaneous papers and legal instruments under the hand and seal of William Shakespeare; including the tragedy of King Lear, and a small fragment of Hamlet, from the original mss. in the possession of Samuel Ireland, of Norfolk street.
ESTC T125752. Western copy listed. Documents forged by Samuel William Henry Ireland, edited by his father Samuel Ireland.
A comparative review of the opinions of Mr. James Boaden, (editor of the Oracle) in February, March and April, 1795; and of James Boaden, Esq. (author of Fontainville Forest, and of a Letter to George Steevens, Esq.) in February, 1796, relative to the Shakspeare MSS. / by a friend to consistency.
ESTC T101654. Western copy listed. Printed Price of 2s on titlepage. The "Shakspeare MSS." are the Ireland forgeries. A friend to consistency = John Wyatt
An authentic account of the Shaksperian manuscripts, &c. / by W.H. Ireland.
ESTC T5915. Western copy listed. Checked variants and so not a counterfeit edition.
Passages selected by distinguished personages, on the great literary trial of Vortigern and Rowena! a comi-tragedy; "Whether it be - or be not from the immortal pen of Shakespeare"
ESTC T138751. 3rd Edition. 2 Volumes, volume 2 has separtate title page. Western copy listed. A satire on the leading public characters of the day in a series of passages professing to be quotations from William Ireland’s play; it originally appeared from time to time in the ’Morning herald’ and was written by Dudley and his wife (D.N.B.). Date not on title page.
Macbeth reconsidered; an essay intended as an answer to part of the Remarks on some of the characters of Shakespeare.
ESTC T6430. Western copy listed. Price of 1 shilling on half-title.
Macbeth reconsidered; an essay intended as an answer to part of the Remarks on some of the characters of Shakespeare.
ESTC T6430. Western copy listed.
The dramatic works of Shakespeare ... with notes by Joseph Rann.
ESTC T163208. Western copy listed. 6 vols published between 1786 and 1791. Vols. 5 and 6 have imprint: Ox. Sold by J. Cooke.
"Remarks on the last edition of Shakspere's plays, 1778." from Letters of Literature by Robert Heron Esq.
ESTC N2550. Western copy listed. Three letters (XVIII, XXVI and XXXVIII) from the author's "Letters of literature" extracted and bound separately.
Comments on the last edition of Shakespeare's plays.
ESTC T96923. Western copy listed.
Essays on Shakespeare's dramatic characters of Richard the Third, King Lear, and Timon of Athens. To which are added, an essay on the faults of Shakespeare; and additional observations on the character of Hamlet. By Mr.Richardson.
ESTC T136684. Western copy listed. ESTC notes With a half-title, two final advertisement leaves and an errata slip pasted to the foot of p.170. Half title and errata present, but advertisements are not.
A Philosophical Analysis and Illustration of some of Shakespeare's Remarkable Characters.
ESTC T136698. Western copy listed. 3rd Edition corrected.
Six old plays on which Shakspeare founded his Measure for measure, Comedy of errors, Taming the shrew, King John, K. Henry IV and K. Henry V., King Lear ... / selected by George Steevens ; edited by John Nichols.
2 vols. ESTC T4012. Western copy not listed. With reproductions of original title-pages. 2 vols.
Twelfth night, or, What you will : a comedy as it is acted at the Theatres-Royal in Drury-Lane and Covent-Garden / written by Shakespeare.
ESTC T52028. Western copy not listed. Printed in double columns. Title vignette; head- and tail-piece.
An Essay on the Writings and Genius of Shakespear
ESTC N9398. Western copy listed.
Modern Characters from 1778.
ESTC N5156. Western copy not listed. Passages extracted from the works of Shakespeare and applied to contemporary figures, arranged in alphabetical order.
A New Varorium Edition of Shakespeare - Vol 2 Macbeth
Copy bound in red cloth with Shakespeare’s arms in gilt. Contains additional date of 7-80. A few penciled notes in first acts.
An essay on the character of Hamlet, as performed by Mr. Henderson, at the Theatre-Royal in the Hay-Market.
ESTC T74605. Western copy listed. ESTC lists 7 copies. Errors in paging: p.9, 10 numbered 11, 12 etc.
Was Shakespeare a lawyer? : being a selection of passages from "Measure for measure" and "All's well that ends well" which point to the conclusion that their author must have been a practical lawyer; and in which many obscurities are made clear, and some apparent corruptions in the text are attempted to be restored by an application of a knowledge of English law / By H. T.
2nd ed. (From Folger)
The morality of Shakespeare's drama illustrated. By Mrs. Griffith.
ESTC T127561. Western 2nd copy not listed.
A New Varorium Edition of Shakespeare - Vol 2 Macbeth
Copy bound in red cloth with Shakespeare’s arms in gilt. Contains additional date of 7-80. A few penciled notes in first acts.
Falstaff's wedding, a comedy : being a sequel to the second part of the play of King Henry the Fourth, written in imitation of Shakespeare.
ESTC T35290. Western copy listed. Title page falsely dated 1760, but preface dated 1766.Dramatis personae include Pistol, Bardolph, Nym, Justice Shallow, and other characters mainly from HEnry IV and V.
A Revisal of Shakespear's Text
ESTC T138280. Western 2nd copy not listed.
Twenty of the plays of Shakespeare
ESTC T140378. Western copy listed.
A Review of Dr. Johnson's New Edition of Shakespeare.
ESTC T44884. Western copy listed.
The canons of criticism, and glossary, being a supplement to Mr. Warburton's edition of Shakespear. Collected from the notes in that celebrated work, and proper to be bound up with it. By the other gentleman of Lincoln's-Inn.
ESTC T63023. 7th edition.
Miscellaneous pieces of antient English poesie. Viz. The troublesome raigne of King John, written by Shakespeare, extant in no edition of his writings. The metamrphosis of Pigmalion's image, and certain satyres. By John Marston. The scourge of villanie. By the same. All printed before the year 1600.
ESTC T148727. Western copy listed.
Remarks on the beauties of poetry. By Daniel Webb, esq.
ESTC 136892. Western copy listed.
The life of Henry VIII by Mr. William Shakespear: in which are interspersed historical notes, moral reflections and observations, in respect to the unhappy fate Cardinal Wolsey met with; never before published ... / by the author of the History of the life and times of Cardinal Wolsey, [Joseph Grove].
ESTC T40952. Western copy listed. Several Illustrations throughout.
Avon a poem in three parts.
ESTC T22811. Western copy not listed.
The canons of criticism, and glossary The trial of the letter Y, alias Y; and sonnets.
ESTC T63025. Western copy listed. Added t.-p.: The canons of criticism and glossary, being a supplement to Mr. Warburton's edition of Shakespear ... the 6th ed.
Hamlet
ESTC T164341. Western copy not listed and ESTC lists 2 copies.
Critical, historical, and explanatory notes on Shakespeare, with emendations of the text and metre, by Zachary Grey.
2 volumes. ESTC T101658. Western copy listed. B8 in volume 2 present. See ESTC note.
Hamlet
ESTC N17299. Western copy listed and ESTC lists 6 copies.
Shakespear illustrated, or, The novels and histories on which the plays of Shakespear are founded / collected and translated from the original authors with critical remarks ... by the author of The female Quixote.
3 vols. ESTC T138281. Western copy listed. Folger notes record "The third and last volume" was published in 1754. and "Press figure on p. 62, vol. 2: 1; variant: no press figure" Need to check our copy.
The beauties of Shakespear, regularly selected from each play; with a general index digesting them under proper headings illustrated with explanatory notes and similar passages from ancient and modern authors, by William Dodd.
2 volumes. ESTC T93847. Western copy listed.

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