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London : William Mackenzie, 69 Ludgate Hill. Edinburgh and Dublin, 1888. Facsimile Edition. Hardcover. Near fine set in the original title-blocked pictorial cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Minor Library marks remain. Physical description; 3 vols., [20] plates ; fol. Notes; The first volume (Comedies) has an initial advertisement note stating that the work will appear in two issues: an edition de luxe bound in cloth with gilt tops and rough edges, price three pounds ten shillings per volume; a special edition, with India proof impressions of the engravings, bound in morocco, price five guineas per volume. Title pages in red and black. Subjects; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616) ó Bibliography ó Folios. 1623 ó Facsimiles. Early printed books ó 17th century ó Facsimiles.

The First Folio is the first collected edition of William Shakespeare's plays, published in 1623. It is also known as 'Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies'.