The Plays of William Shakspeare William Shakespeare

Printed in 1793, this London edition of The Plays of William Shakspeare was edited by Samuel Johnson and issued by T. Longman and others. This is Volume VIII, featuring three Shakespearean plays King John, King Richard II, and King Henry IV, Part I. Johnson's editorial work reflects the intellectual culture of the Georgian era and helped formalize Shakespeare's place in English letters. The volume contains the bookplate of Thomas Arthington Esq. of Arthington, Yorkshire, a documented landowner. Good. Bound in full leather with moderate edge and corner wear; spine intact with external rubbing. Text block is secure and the interior is clean. Octavo (8vo), single volume. Collation: 606pp. Illustrations: folding engraving at the end - "Morris-Dancers". Edition: 1793. References: [not available]. Item Number (SKU): #29283. PHOTOS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.