A bespoke 16 mo volume containing a selection of the works of William Shakespeare from Alexander Pope’s landmark 18th century editions of his work and a pastoral comedy by Allan Ramsay published in Glasgow, dated 1772 and 1766. Mid 19th century calf binding is in good condition, a little scuffed and modestly bumped to edges and corners. Handsome spine panel in 6 compartments titled PLAYS in gilt over red ground. A previous owner’s bookplate in the name of Christine G Downie is displayed to front pastedown. Endpapers a little age toned but clean and unmarked. Bound in are:
1772 edition published in Glasgow of The Gentle Shepherd, A Pastoral Comedy by Allan Ramsay To which is added Christ’s Kirk on the Green, A Poem in Three Cantos. Printed and folded by R and T Duncan. 83 pp. collated and complete. In very good condition. Age toned as expected particularly to title page. Remaining text block crisp and legible.
4 plays taken from the 1776 edition published in Glasgow of Volume 5 of Works of Shakespear in Eight Volumes Collated and Corrected by the Former Editions, by Mr Pope printed from his Second Edition. In good condition throughout. Age toned as expected. A few ink spots to rear leaves which do not compromise the text. Printed by Robert and Andrew Foulis including:
King Henry VI Part I, 1765 edition. Clean tear to top half of leaf on pp.39/40 noted on collation. 99 pp. collated and complete.
King Henry VI Part II, 1765 edition. 112 pp. collated and complete.
King Henry VI Part III, 1765 edition. 108 pp. collated and complete.
King Richard III, 1758 edition. p.75 numbered 73 in error. 131 pp. collated and complete.
