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Life and Death of King John
by SHAKESPEARE, William
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Beverly Hills, California, United States
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About This Item
London: Printed for Philip Chetwinde, 1664. Full Description:
[SHAKESPEARE, William]. The Life and Death of King John. [London: Printed for P(hilip) C(hetwinde), 1664].
[Excerpted from the Third Folio, second issue]. [11] leaves (pp. 305--326). (12 x 8 3/8 inches; 307 x 213 mm). Ornamental initial and head-piece.
Modern quarter calf over marbled boards. Spine ruled in gilt. Front board with brown leather label, lettered in gilt. Some very light toning as usual. Overall very good.
"The excessive rarity of the 1663 and 1664 [folio] issues is due to destruction of almost the entire impressions in the great London fire of 1666, as they lay unsold in the printer's warehouse. In point of rarity they are much scarcer than the first edition" (Jaggard).
The Life and Death of King John was first published as part of the First Folio of 1623.
Jaggard, p. 496. Bartlett 122.
HBS 68811.
$5,500.
[SHAKESPEARE, William]. The Life and Death of King John. [London: Printed for P(hilip) C(hetwinde), 1664].
[Excerpted from the Third Folio, second issue]. [11] leaves (pp. 305--326). (12 x 8 3/8 inches; 307 x 213 mm). Ornamental initial and head-piece.
Modern quarter calf over marbled boards. Spine ruled in gilt. Front board with brown leather label, lettered in gilt. Some very light toning as usual. Overall very good.
"The excessive rarity of the 1663 and 1664 [folio] issues is due to destruction of almost the entire impressions in the great London fire of 1666, as they lay unsold in the printer's warehouse. In point of rarity they are much scarcer than the first edition" (Jaggard).
The Life and Death of King John was first published as part of the First Folio of 1623.
Jaggard, p. 496. Bartlett 122.
HBS 68811.
$5,500.
Synopsis
"I feel that I have spent half my career with one or another Pelican Shakespeare in my back pocket. Convenience, however, is the least important aspect of the new Pelican Shakespeare series. Here is an elegant and clear text for either the study or the rehearsal room, notes where you need them and the distinguished scholarship of the general editors, Stephen Orgel and A. R. Braunmuller who understand that these are plays for performance as well as great texts for contemplation." (Patrick Stewart)The distinguished Pelican Shakespeare series, which has sold more than four million copies, is now completely revised and repackaged.Each volume features:Authoritative, reliable textsHigh quality introductions and notesNew, more readable trade trim sizeAn essay on the theatrical world of Shakespeare and essays on Shakespeare's life and the selection of texts
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- Bookseller
- Heritage Book Shop, LLC
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 68811
- Title
- Life and Death of King John
- Author
- SHAKESPEARE, William
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Printed for Philip Chetwinde
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1664
- Keywords
- English Literature|Theater
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Heritage Book Shop, LLC
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Beverly Hills, California
About Heritage Book Shop, LLC
Owned and operated by Ben Weinstein, who has been in the business of antiquarian books for over fifty years, Heritage Book Shop\'s inventory consists of some of the finest items in the areas of first editions, early printed books, bindings, illustrated books, literature, and manuscripts. Heritage Book Shop serves a clientele base consisting of private collectors as well as esteemed public institutions. We take great pride in the dedication we offer our clients. Whether you are building a first-rate collection of a favorite author or an extensive library, we look forward to offering the experience of our knowledgeable and helpful staff.
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- Gilt
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- Calf
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