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 S. Sangster. After a painting by H. Briggs.
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Subject: Text to the Shakespeare play: 'Romeo and Juliet.' and 2 accompanying engravings: 'Juliet and the Nurse - Juliet in the Cell of Friar Lawrence'. 44 Text pages on 22 sheets, plus 2 engravings on 2 sheets.
Condition: Excellent. General age related toning and foxing.
Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 26.5 x 37 cm. The image size is ca. 19.5 x 29 cm. Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 10.4 x 14.6 inch. The image size is ca. 7.7 x 11.4 inch.
Medium: Steel engraving on a velling type paper. Age: 1873-76. Authenticity guaranteed.
Location: A127-07
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