A glossary; or, collection of words, phrases, names, and allusions to customs, proverbs, &c. which have been thought to require illustration in the works of English authors, particularly Shakespeare and his contemporaries

Nares, Robert

Editore: Robert Triphook, London, 1822

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First edition, 4to, pp. viii, 583, [2]; text in double column; mid-19th century contemporary full calf by Carss of Glasgow (with ticket on front pastedown), with elaborate blind roll border on covers, intricate blindstamped spine with tulip motif, sprinkled edges; a very good, sound copy. The only edition in quarto, many times reprinted in 2 volumes octavo. The work has been described by Halliwell and Wright as "indispensable to readers of Elizabethan literature, and it contains numerous sensible criticisms of the text of Shakespeare." Kennedy 6705.

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• Titolo: A glossary; or, collection of words, phrases, names, and allusions to customs, proverbs, &c. which have been thought to require illustration in the works of English authors, particularly Shakespeare and his contemporaries
• Editore: Robert Triphook, London
• Data di pubblicazione: 1822
• Edizione: prima edizione
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