An inquiry into the authenticity of certain miscellaneous papers and legal instruments, published Dec. 24, MDCCXCV, and attributed to Shakspeare, Queen Elizabeth, and Henry, Earl of Southampton : illustrated by fac-similes of the genuine hand-writing of that nobleman, and of Her Majesty : a new fac-simile of the hand-writing of Shakspeare, never before exhibited : and other authentick documents : in a letter addressed to the Right Hon. James, Earl of Charlemont /

An inquiry into the authenticity of certain miscellaneous papers and legal instruments, published Dec. 24, MDCCXCV, and attributed to Shakspeare, Queen Elizabeth, and Henry, Earl of Southampton : illustrated by fac-similes of the genuine hand-writing of that nobleman, and of Her Majesty : a new fac-simile of the hand-writing of Shakspeare, never before exhibited : and other authentick documents : in a letter addressed to the Right Hon. James, Earl of Charlemont /

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Main Author: Malone, Edmond, 1741-1812 (Author)
Other Authors: Baldwin, Henry, 1734-1813 (Printer)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London : Printed by H. Baldwin for T. Cadell, Jun. and W. Davies (successors to Mr. Cadell,) in the Strand, MDCCXCVI [1796]
Subjects:
Shakespeare, William, > 1564-1616 > Forgeries > Ireland.
Ireland, W. H. > (William Henry), > 1777-1835.
Shakespeare, William, > 1564-1616 > Criticism and interpretation.
Ireland, W. H. > (William Henry), > 1777-1835
Shakespeare, William, > 1564-1616
Literary forgeries and mystifications > Early works to 1800.
Faux et supercheries littéraires > Ouvrages avant 1800.
Forgery
Literary forgeries and mystifications
Ireland
Printed books > England > London > 18th century > Specimens
treatises.
prospectuses.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Early works
Raised sewing supports.
Uncut edges.
Deckle edges.
Paper bindings (Binding) > 18th century.
Advertisements > England > London > 18th century.
Insertions (Provenance)
Description
Item Description:On the forgeries of William Henry Ireland.
Page 243, line 10 reads "originals"; variant reads "original". See errata on page vii.
Page 278 line 13 reads "liking"; variant reads "choosing". See errata on page 424.
Signatures: [A]⁴ B-3H⁴ 3I².
"Directions to the binder" on leaf A3 (p. [v]); errata on A4 (p. vii) and 2H4 (p. 424).
The two final leaves contain a prospectus.
Physical Description:vii, [1], 424, [4] p., III folded leaves of plates : facsimiles ; 25 cm (4to)
Place of Publication:Great Britain -- England -- London.

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