Lot 243
  • 243

Shakespeare, William

Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 USD
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Description

K. Henry IV. With the humours of Sir John Falstaff. A Tragi-comedy. As it is Acted at the Theatre in Litttle[sic]-Lincolns-Inn-Fields by His Majesty's Servants. Revived, with Alterations. London: Printed for R.W. and Sold by John Deeve, 1700



4to (8 3/8 x 6 ΒΌ in.; 212 x 159 mm). Title mended at top and fore-edge touching one letter on verso, some headlines shaved, leaf H1 mended at bottom and fore-edge without loss, some light soiling, a few dampstains. Antique panelled calf. Black cloth drop-box.

Provenance

Mary, Viscountess Eccles (her sale, Christie's NY, 14 April 2004, lot 95)

Literature

 Jaggard 328; Wing S-2928

Catalogue Note

Ninth edition, abridged by Thomas Betterton (1635-1710) "the greatest English actor between Burbage and Garrick" (Oxford DNB).