The Plays of William Shakspeare ...J. Nichols and Son, 1813 - 21 pages |
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... observations which occurred to the editor in the course of reading the proof sheets . In the twentieth volume , Arthur Broke's Tra- gicall Historye of Romeus and Juliet has been care- fully revised from a copy of the edition printed in ...
... observations which occurred to the editor in the course of reading the proof sheets . In the twentieth volume , Arthur Broke's Tra- gicall Historye of Romeus and Juliet has been care- fully revised from a copy of the edition printed in ...
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... observed , that the verses in praise of Droeshout's performance , were probably written as soon as they were bespoke , and before their author had found opportunity or inclination to compare the plate with its original . He might ...
... observed , that the verses in praise of Droeshout's performance , were probably written as soon as they were bespoke , and before their author had found opportunity or inclination to compare the plate with its original . He might ...
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... observe , that the errors we have discovered in our last edition are here corrected ; and that some explanations , & c . which seemed to be wanting , have likewise been supplied . To these improvements it is now become our duty to add ...
... observe , that the errors we have discovered in our last edition are here corrected ; and that some explanations , & c . which seemed to be wanting , have likewise been supplied . To these improvements it is now become our duty to add ...
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... observation or un- certainty of recollection , Mr. Steevens was desir- ous to see the Portrait itself , that the authenticity of it might be ascertained by a deliberate compari- son with Droeshout's performance . Mr. Felton , in the ...
... observation or un- certainty of recollection , Mr. Steevens was desir- ous to see the Portrait itself , that the authenticity of it might be ascertained by a deliberate compari- son with Droeshout's performance . Mr. Felton , in the ...
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... observed , however , to those who examine trifles with rigour , that our early - engraved portraits were produced in the age when few had skill or opportunity to ascertain their faithfulness or infidelity . The confident artist ...
... observed , however , to those who examine trifles with rigour , that our early - engraved portraits were produced in the age when few had skill or opportunity to ascertain their faithfulness or infidelity . The confident artist ...
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