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Shakespeare, William
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
The Tempest, or The Enchanted Island. A Comedy. As it is now Acted at his Highness the Duke of York's Theatre. London: Printed by J. Macock for Henry Herringman, 1676
4to (8 5/8 x 6 in.; 219 x 152 mm). washed, lower outer corner of first quire shaved without loss, the same corner of three leaves a bit tattered. Nineteenth century red half-morocco and pebbled cloth, gilt-ruled, gold-stamped title on spine, edges gilt. Red cloth drop-box.
4to (8 5/8 x 6 in.; 219 x 152 mm). washed, lower outer corner of first quire shaved without loss, the same corner of three leaves a bit tattered. Nineteenth century red half-morocco and pebbled cloth, gilt-ruled, gold-stamped title on spine, edges gilt. Red cloth drop-box.
Provenance
W.A. Foyle, Beeleigh Abbey (his sale, Christies, NY, 12 July 2000, part of lot 460)
Literature
Macdonald 73c; Wing S-2946A
Catalogue Note
Third edition of the Dryden-Davenant adaptation, and the first version to be printed separately. The second and third editions both contain alterations by Shadwell.