Major portion consists of literary selections. Some text appears in parallel columns. Some pages also have pagination numbering from original text at bottom of page. (From Omni)
Folger notes: Vol.1: The second maiden’s tragedy. A pleasant conceited comedy. The ball. The rape of Lucrece -- v.2: Love’s mistress, or the queen’s masque. Albertus Welenstein. Dido, queen of Carthage. The lady’s privilege.
Contains facsimile of original t.-p."A merry jest of a shrewd and curst wife lapped in Morel's skin, for her good behaviour." p. [53]-91. (From Omni, Same appears in Folger)
3. vols. Title in red and black.Vol.2-3 contain facsimile title-pages of London edition of 1575-[80].
"Of this edition five hundred and fifty copies have been printed, five hundred of which are for sale."
"Documents relating to Painter": v.1, p.[liii]-lxii.
2nd ed. Revised. Folger Notes: Preface to the biography volume dated 1865.Approximate date. Different states have been noted, including presence or absence of double border lines on text leaves; presence or absence of publisher’s address on the title page.
There is no general title page for the biography volume.
Illustrations are wood engravings by various artists.
Includes indexes to illustrations, characters, and a glossary.
Appendix: The birthplace trustees -- Report furnished to the British Archaeological Association / by G. Patrick -- Proposition for the preservation of the old-world character of Stratford-on-Avon / by T. Turner -- The body-snatchers : an appeal ... Reprinted from ... "King and country" ... April number, 1903.
3 vols. Folger Notes: Frontispiece portrait lettered: E.W. Robinson, del.; H. Robinson, sc.Imprint for v.2-3 reads: London ; New York : Routledge, Warne, and Routledge.
The first issue edited by Howard Staunton and the first to bear Sir John Gilbert’s adornments. Issued serially in 50 numbers (Jaggard).
Includes bibliographical references.
Portions of copy 1 also available as a digital reproduction.
