Illustrations of Shakespeare, and of ancient manners : with dissertations on the clowns and fools of Shakespeare ; on the collection of popular tales entitled Gesta Romanorum ; and on the English Morris dance / Francis Douce ; engravings on wood by J. Berryman - Complete in 2 volumes
by Douce, Francis (1757-1834). Berryman, John (active 1812-1840)
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About This Item
London : Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme, 1807. 1st edition. Hardcover. Provenance: Bookplate of John Hayes Petit. Poor copies both (hinges starting with worn bands) in the original, gilt-tooled full tree calf. Gilt-blocked leather labels to spines. Text remains clear and without blemish. Physical description; 2 volumes, illustrations (including music), IX plates (1 folded on Morris dancing), 23 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references and indexes. Subjects; Shakespeare, William 1564-1616 Criticism and interpretation. Manners and customs in literature. Fools and jesters in literature. Gesta Romanorum. Morris dance.
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- Title
- Illustrations of Shakespeare, and of ancient manners : with dissertations on the clowns and fools of Shakespeare ; on the collection of popular tales entitled Gesta Romanorum ; and on the English Morris dance / Francis Douce ; engravings on wood by J. Berryman - Complete in 2 volumes
- Author
- Douce, Francis (1757-1834). Berryman, John (active 1812-1840)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st edition
- Publisher
- London : Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme
- Date Published
- 1807
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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