Shakespeare (William). The Works of Shakespear, 6 volumes, 2nd edition, Oxford: printed at the Clarendon Press, 1770-71, engraved portrait frontispiece, and 37 engraved plates (some offsetting, spotting and toning), by Gravelot after Hayman, engraved tail-pieces, fifth volume with closed fore-edge tear, some hinges cracked, contemporary calf gilt, rubbed and marked with some wear, most joints cracked, one front board detached, one loose and one nearly detached, 4to (Qty: 6) Second edition of Sir Thomas Hanmer's edition, a reprint of his 1743-44 edition which sold out in three years. It is based on Pope's edition and includes his introduction, as well as Rowe's important life of Shakespeare. It is best known for its illustrations which were designed under supervision of the editor.
Shakespeare (William). The Works of Shakespear, 6 volumes, 2nd edition, Oxford: printed at the Clarendon Press, 1770-71, engraved portrait frontispiece, and 37 engraved plates (some offsetting, spotting and toning), by Gravelot after Hayman, engraved tail-pieces, fifth volume with closed fore-edge tear, some hinges cracked, contemporary calf gilt, rubbed and marked with some wear, most joints cracked, one front board detached, one loose and one nearly detached, 4to (Qty: 6) Second edition of Sir Thomas Hanmer's edition, a reprint of his 1743-44 edition which sold out in three years. It is based on Pope's edition and includes his introduction, as well as Rowe's important life of Shakespeare. It is best known for its illustrations which were designed under supervision of the editor.
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