The Confessions of William Henry Ireland. Containing the Particulars of His Fabrication of the Shakspeare Manuscripts; Together with Anecdotes and Opinions (Hitherto Unpublished) of Many Distinguished Persons in the Literary, Political, and Theatrical.

Ireland, William Henry (1777-1835)

Published by London, Printed By Ellerton And Byworth, For T. Goddard, 1805

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Finely bound in modern aniline calf over marble boards. Raised bands with a gilt-blocked title. Spine compartments uniformly tooled in gilt. New endpapers. Bright and clean internally, with just some light foxing and dust-toning evident around the prelims. Further scans, images etc. and additional bibliographical material available on request.; 317 pages; Description: 317, [17] p. 1 facsim.; 19 cm. Lacking frontis. Subjects: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 --Forgeries. Ireland, W. H. (William Henry) , 1777-1835. Literary forgeries and mystifications--History--18th century. 1 Kg.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Confessions of William Henry Ireland. Containing the Particulars of His Fabrication of the Shakspeare Manuscripts; Together with Anecdotes and Opinions (Hitherto Unpublished) of Many Distinguished Persons in the Literary, Political, and Theatrical.
• Publisher: London, Printed By Ellerton And Byworth, For T. Goddard
• Publication Date: 1805
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.