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Shakespeare, William.
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- [Comedies, Histories, and Tragedies. Published according to the true originall copies. The Second Impression. Thomas Cotes for John Smethwick, William Aspley, Richard Hawkins, Richard Meighen, and Robert Allot, 1632]
Folio (332 x 226mm), 441 out of 454 leaves, the second collected edition of shakespeare's plays, woodcut head-pieces and initials, text in double column, 66 lines, roman and italic type, headlines and catchwords, modern antique-style calf, red morocco label gilt on the spine, new endpapers, occasional markings in the text, six leaves of later manuscript apparently supplying missing portion of Cymbeline bound in after 3b6, lacking three preliminary leaves ([PI]A1 ("To the reader" leaf), [PI]A2 (title) and [PI]A5 (commendatory verses) and eight leaves of text (c2 and final seven leaves 3c4-3d4) (these all supplied in modern facsimile), 7 shorter preliminary leaves supplied from other copies, A1 (first leaf of "The Tempest") mounted and silked, c1, c5, 2r1 and 2r6 all silked, repairs to l4 at lower margin, some other small tears to a few leaves, occasional staining or spotting, some tiny burn-holes tiny burn-holes
collation (of a complete copy):[PI]A6 *4 , A-2B6 2C2 , a-y6, 2a-3c6 3d4
the second folio edition of shakespeare's plays.
The second folio, which in principle was a page-for-page reprint of the First Folio of 1623, was printed in 1632 by Thomas Cotes, who had taken over the Jaggard shop following Isaac's death in 1627. Like the First Folio it was printed for a syndicate of publishers, which again included John Smethwick and William Aspley. Although many obvious corrections were made the printing introduced hundreds of minor changes to the text.
collation (of a complete copy):[PI]A6 *4 , A-2B6 2C2 , a-y6, 2a-3c6 3d4
the second folio edition of shakespeare's plays.
The second folio, which in principle was a page-for-page reprint of the First Folio of 1623, was printed in 1632 by Thomas Cotes, who had taken over the Jaggard shop following Isaac's death in 1627. Like the First Folio it was printed for a syndicate of publishers, which again included John Smethwick and William Aspley. Although many obvious corrections were made the printing introduced hundreds of minor changes to the text.
Literature
STC 22274; Greg III, pp.1113-1116; Bartlett 120; Todd Studies in Bibliography, Vol.V, 1952, pp.81-108
Condition
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"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."