The tragedy of Macbeth
Author:
Shakespeare, William
Illustrator:
Ayrton, Michael
Contributor:
Casson, Lewis
Publisher:
Folio Society
Printer:
Chiswick Press
Introduction by Sir Lewis Casson ; designs by Michael Ayrton.
Set in 12/14 point Plantin type, printed, and bound by Mackays of Chatham. Illustrations lithographed at the Chiswick Press. Binding designed by John Westwood."
"Authoritative text of 'The New Temple Shakespeare', edited by M.R. Ridley."
Printed in red and black.
111 pages, [8] leaves of plates : colour illustrations ; 23 cm.
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2016) by Moldon, Peter L.
Production date: AD 1951
"The book was designed and the letterpress was printed by Sebastian Carter at the Rampant Lions Press, Cambridge; it was set by The Stellar Press [Hatfield] ... the plates were selected and printed by Christopher Skelton at his Press at Wellingborough." --t.p. verso.
Privately printed - This number 70 of 230 copies.
Support
composed of
paper
Illustrations
Accession number: PB 9-2016
Primary reference Number: 208317
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Manuscripts and Printed Books
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