1803-07 The Plays of William Shakespeare Illustrations of Shakespeare and of Ancient Manners

Description

Illustrated, Leather Binding

Complete in ten volumes, with two additional volumes of 'Illustrations of Shakespeare and of Ancient Manners'.

A complete collection of the monumental plays of Shakespeare, some of the most important contributions in English literature.

Illustrated with an engraved title page to each play, and an engraved title page to each volume.

Douce's 'Illustrations' with many in-text engravings throughout, and one folding plate and seven plates to Volume II.

Including a life of Shakespeare by Rowe, the text of Shakespeare's will, historical accounts, and an extensive glossary.

'Illustrations of Shakespeare and of Ancient Manners' by Francis Douce, a noted antiquary and museum curator for the British Museum. 

Bookplate of Robert Spankie to the front paste downs. Spankie was a journalist, barrister, and politician, who had a legal practice in his home in Russell Square. Much of his legal career focused on India, after marrying the daughter of a director of the East India Company.