The Fisher Boy, a Poem. Comprising His Several Avocations, During the Four Seasons of the Year

Published by Vernor, Hood, & Sharpe, London, 1808

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Seller: Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United KingdomRooke Books PBFA

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A nicely bound copd of William Henry Ireland's poem 'The Fisher Boy', published after his Shakespeare forgery scandal under a pseudonym. A poem by William Henry Ireland about a young fisher boy, divided up into four parts, each part focussing on each season of the year. William Henry Ireland is best known for his Shakespeare forgery scandal. His father was a collector of antiquities and of Shakespeare plays and relics. Ireland, wishing to impress his father, forged documents with Shakespeare's signature. He carried on presenting forged relics of Shakespeare's to his father, before becoming bolder and producing a whole new play, 'Vortigern and Rowena', statin that it was Shakespeare's. Just a couple of days before the play was due to be produced, Edmond Malone published a study into the play, denouncing its authenticity, whereupon everyone realised that it was a fake. With an illustrated title page and four plates. Illustrated by Edward Bird, a genre painter. In paper covered boards. Externally, generally smart. Light marking to the boards, heavier to the rear board. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto to the front free endpaper, 'Martha S. the gift of her dear Paper, July 7th 1841'. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with some spots to the plates and to the pages facing the plates. Very Good Indeed. …

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Title
The Fisher Boy, a Poem. Comprising His Several Avocations, During the Four Seasons of the Year
Author
William Henry Ireland
Publisher
Vernor, Hood, & Sharpe, London
Publication year
1808
Condition
Very Good Indeed
Book Type
book
Binding
Hardback
Illustrator
E. Bird
Item weight
0.5 kilograms
Dimensions
6" by 4"

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