Hamlet

by Shakespeare, William

In this quintessential Shakespearean drama, Hamlets halting pursuit of revenge for his fathers death unfolds in a series of highly charged confrontations that climax in tragedy.   The play begins with the ghost of Hamlet's father revealing that he was killed by Hamlet's uncle, Claudius, who has now married Hamlet's mother, Gertrude. Consumed by grief and madness, Hamlet feigns insanity as he plots his revenge. His inner turmoil and moral dilemmas are explored through soliloquies, while the play delves into themes of revenge, betrayal, and the nature of existence. Ultimately, the tragic events unfold, resulting in a climax of death and the ascension of Fortinbras as the new ruler of Denmark.

First Edition Identification

Hodder & Stroughton published a First Edition, First Printing hardcover in New York, circa 1910. This edition was illustrated by W.G. Simmonds. The quarto is bound in green cloth boards with silt lettering and an introduction by Arthur Quiller-Couch.

The Cranach Presse published a first edition hardcover, illustrated by Edward Gordon Craig in 1929. 

Cambridge University Press published a First edition, First printing hardcover in 1985, Cambridge. Edited by Philip Edwards

Easton Press published a First Edition, First printing hardcover in 2008, Norwalk. The edition is leather-bound with 3 raised bands. 

Other Collectible or Notable Editions

Shakespeare Head Press published a Facsimile of quarto edition hardcover in 1825, Stratford-up-Avon. The edition is bound in half cloth and half leather with gilt and decor. 

Kütübhane-i Içtihad published a First Edition thus, First Ottoman-turkish translated hardcover in 1908, Cairo. The edition is characterized by leather binding, gilt on the spine with 4 raised bands. Translated by Örikagasizade Hasan Sirri.

Hodder & Stroughton published a First Edition, First Printing hardcover in New York, circa 1910. This edition was illustrated by W.G. Simmonds. The quarto is bound in green cloth boards with silt lettering and an introduction by Arthur Quiller-Couch.

Blaizot published a French edition hardcover in 1913, Paris. The edition is illustrated by George Bruyer.

The Cranach Presse published a facsimile edition, illustrated by Edward Gordon Craig in 1967. Tan paper covered hardcover boards with vellum spine and tips. 

Signet Classics published a paperback in 1963, New York.

The Penguin Shakespeare published a paperback in 1977, London. 

Paperback Book Club published a First Edition thus paperback in 1997, New York. 

The Folio Society published a Limited Edition, Collectors edition hardcover in 2007, London. The edition is handbound in goatskin leather, marbled page edges and gilting, made in a collection of 3750 copies. 

Easton Press published a First Edition, First printing hardcover in 2008, Norwalk. The edition is leather-bound with 3 raised bands. 

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HAMLET

by SHAKESPEARE William

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by Shakespeare, William

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Pall-Mall: Shakespeare Head Press, 1825. This is a facsimile of the quarto edition of the first printing of Hamlet. A note explains it is an accurate reprint from the only known copy of this tragedy as originally written by Shakespeare, which he afterwards altered and enlarged. Bound in early, probably original, half leather and textured cloth with gilt titling and… Read more about this item
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by William Shakespeare (Author); Louis B. Wright (General Editor); Virginia A. LaMar (Assistant Editor)

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Hamlet. - [FIRST OTTOMAN-TURKISH TRANSLATION OF HAMLET]
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Hamlet

by William Shakespeare; Prepared by George Coffin Taylor; Reed Smith

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by William Shakespeare

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Red cloth board covers with red spine. Gilt inlay on front and back covers. Gilt lettering on spine. Soiling on covers. Edge wear and corner bumps. Clean, tight pages and binding. Decorated FEPs. Published by The Macmillan Company in 1935. Fiction. Measures 6.75x4.5 with 230 pages. G
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by Shakespeare, William (edited by George Lyman Kitteredge)

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Boston, NY, et al.: Ginn & Company, 1939. (1939) Textured wraps. Humorous cartoon version in brief. Some notes and marks in pen; name inside cover in pen; creasing; tanning; spine scars. Solid reading copy.. Mass Market Paperback. Good to Very Good-.
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by William Shakespeare

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The Easton Press, The Collector's Library of Famous Editions, 1967 (1939). First Edition thus; Collector's Edition. Illustrated by Edy Legrand. Hardcover. No dust jacket. Used - Fine, Like New condition. Appears unopened / unread. Text block is tight and clean with no ownership markings or bookplates. Bound In full (genuine) leather with hubbed spine. Embossed in 22kt gold on the… Read more about this item
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Norwalk, CT: The Heritage Press, 1967. Hardcover. Edited by Herbert Farjeon. Illustrations by Edy Legrand. 4to. Grey cloth with silver spine lettering and decoration, paper-covered slipcase. 138pp. Illustrations. Near fine/near fine. Spine lightly sunned and slipcase a bit so. Handsome reprint edition of the 1939 Limited Editions Club edition of this tragedy, noted on title page as "The text… Read more about this item
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Hamlet

by William Shakespeare

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Hamlet: The Arden Edition of the Works of William Shakespeare (The Arden Shakespeare)

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HAMLET (ENGLISH CLASSIC BOOKS)

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by SHAKESPEARE, WILLIAM

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Hamlet (Heinemann Advanced Shakespeare)

by William Shakespeare

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HAMLET (The Academy Classics)
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by SHAKESPEARE, WILLIAM

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by Shakespeare, William

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Hamlet: Oxford School Shakespeare (Oxford School Shakespeare Series)

by William Shakespeare

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Hamlet, Prince of Denmark: William Shakespeare (Miniature Book)
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by William Shakespeare

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Hamlet (Shakespeare Made Easy)

Hamlet (Shakespeare Made Easy)

by William Shakespeare

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Hamlet (The New Penguin Shakespeare)

Hamlet (The New Penguin Shakespeare)

by Shakespeare, William

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