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
1807, 1st edition. London : Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme. 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. Item #384543
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.
Price: €175.00