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Description: This scarse old antique engraved print originates from: 'The Works of Shakespeare edited by Charles Knight.', Imperial Edition, published in London by Virtue & Co. from 1873-76.
Artists and Engravers: William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616) was an English poet and playwright, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. The editor of this work was Charles Knight (1791 - 1873) an English publisher and author. This plate engraved by T. Sherratt. After a painting by G. H. Boughton.
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Subject: Text to the Shakespeare play: 'King Richard II.' and 1 accompanying engraving: 'Queen Isabella and her Ladies'. 42 Text pages on 21 sheets, plus 1 engraving on 1 sheet.
Condition: Excellent. General age related toning and foxing. Small damp stain in lower left corner.
Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 37 x 26.5 cm. The image size is ca. 25 x 21 cm.
Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 14.6 x 10.4 inch. The image size is ca. 9.8 x 8.3 inch.
Medium: Steel engraving on a velling type paper. Age: 1873-76. Authenticity guaranteed.
Location: A127-01
SKU: TPC 20080.1
Section: KNIGHT-1873
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