Lot 238
  • 238

Shakespeare, William

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description

Macbeth, A Tragedy: With all the Alterations, Amendments, Additions, and New Songs. As it is now Acted at the Theatre Royal. London: Printed for Hen. Herringman, sold by Jos. Knight and Fra. Saunders, 1687



4to (8 3/8 x 6 ΒΌ in.; 213 x 158 mm). Title browned from endpaper with a few small mends in gutter, top and lower margins along with a small rust spot and the letter "D" written after the imprint, paper flaw on first page affecting two letters, some mostly marginal spotting and soiling, last two leaves browned from endpapers. Old half calf, gold-stamped title label on spine. Red morocco drop-box.

Provenance

Ralph Vallone (bookplate)

Literature

Jaggard 381; Pforzheimer 914; Wing S-2932

Catalogue Note

Fourth quarto edition, the second edition of the adaptation by William Davenant.