The Works of Shakspere. Edited by Charles Knight. With Illustrations by Cope, R.A. Leslie, R.A. MacLise, R.A. E.M. Ward, R.A. W. P. Frith. R.A. H. S. Marks. A.R.A. And Others.

The Works of Shakspere. Edited by Charles Knight. With Illustrations by Cope, R.A. Leslie, R.A. MacLise, R.A. E.M. Ward, R.A. W. P. Frith. R.A. H. S. Marks. A.R.A. And Others. Sold to Subscribers Only.

Author: Shakespeare, William; Knight, Charles (Ed.)

Folio.(15” x 11”) 56 parts complete. c.1868-70. New York: Virtue & Yorston. In original light orange illustrated wrappers with printed advertisements on the back covers. In 50 original parts - including the index, plus the uniform 6 part "Supplement to the Works of Shakspere." entitled Knight's Biography of Shakespeare. Each part comes with a lovely steel engraved frontispiece. Some sullying and small minor tears here and there to covers, else in very good condition. Rare in this state.

The first part issued states on its back cover: "The text adopted in the present edition is that recently revised by Mr. Charles Knight, who, Thirty years ago, issued the first number of his Pictorial Edition of Shakspere... As a labor of love, the work grew under his hands, and on its completion, in England and America, it was universally admitted to be the best edition of the Works of Shakspere, and one of the noblest contributions to the literature of the day." Knight's first number was issued in 1838 which dates the initial issuance of the present work at 1868. The parts were issued bi-weekly for a total of at least 112 weeks, or a little over 2 years. Contemporary newspaper reviews praised this edition. For example: "In addition to the excellent paper and type of the publication, the rare artistic merits of this edition and it acknowledged literary perfection commend it to the notice of the love of elegant books, and will secure it a choice place in the private library." (N.Y. Tribune). Other reviews also praised it as "the most accurate test in existence", "one of the choicest editions that has ever been placed before the public", and noted that "the engravings are spirited and dramatic."

Charles Knight, 1791-1873, was a noted English publisher and author, popularizing English literature and history. Widely known for his Penny Magazine and Penny Cyclopaedia, he also issued many fine illustrated series and sets.

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