Shakespere and typography; being an attempt to show Shakespere&#039;s personal connection with, and technical knowledge of, the art of printing. Also, remarks upon some common typographical errors, with especial reference to the text of Shakspere. By William B

Shakespere and typography; being an attempt to show Shakespere's personal connection with, and technical knowledge of, the art of printing. Also, remarks upon some common typographical errors, with especial reference to the text of Shakspere. By William B

Title: Shakespere and typography; being an attempt to show Shakespere's personal connection with, and technical knowledge of, the art of printing. Also, remarks upon some common typographical errors, with especial reference to the text of Shakspere. By William B
list of authors: Blades, William
Publisher: Trübner & co.
Date: 1872
General Notes: A mock argument, in imitation of the attempts frequently made to identify Shakespeare with various trades and professions. "A jest which amused him all the more that it was taken au grand serieux by some sober-minded correspondents." cf. T.B. Reed's Memoir of the author, in Blades' Pentateuch of printing, p.xvii. "Appendix: A list of some biographies of Shakspere, and of such works as refer to the dramatist's special knowledge of any subject": p.[61]-67. (From Omni, Same appears in Folger) Reproduction of original in British Library, London. “I. Campbell Smith, Esq. with the author’s comps.” (From Folger); Bound in contemporary green cloth. Initials C + P JOHP (i.e. Collated and Perfect John Orchard Halliwell Phillips) on back pastedown.
uri: Yes
Spatial Coverage: London
Identifier: PR3036.B63
locator: Special Collections