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Shakespeare, William
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark. As it is now Acted at his Highness the Duke of York's Theatre. London: Printed by Andr. Clark for J. Martyn and H. Herringman, 1676
4to (8 ½ x 6 ¼ in.; 216 x 159 mm). Title mended in gutter margin, leaves C2-3 shorter at fore-margin, an occasional spot or marginal paper flaw, "Hamlet" written in margin of C1v. Antique three-quarter speckled tan calf and marbled boards by Riviere & Son. Red cloth drop-box.
4to (8 ½ x 6 ¼ in.; 216 x 159 mm). Title mended in gutter margin, leaves C2-3 shorter at fore-margin, an occasional spot or marginal paper flaw, "Hamlet" written in margin of C1v. Antique three-quarter speckled tan calf and marbled boards by Riviere & Son. Red cloth drop-box.
Provenance
Thomas Edward Watson (armorial bookplate, and early auction catalogue entry tipped in to front pastedown)
Literature
Bartlett 84; Wing S-2950
Catalogue Note
First edition of Davenant's adaptation, and sixth edition overall, with the 4-line imprint on the title.