1442500 1676 Shakespeare. Quarto. Hamlet.

 

The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark. As it is now Acted at his Highness the Duke of York's Theatre. London: Printed by Andr. Clark for J. Martyn and H. Herringman, 1676.  4to (8 ½ x 6 ¼ in.; 216 x 159 mm). Title mended in gutter margin, leaves C2-3 shorter at fore-margin, an occasional spot or marginal paper flaw, 'Hamlet' written in margin of C1v. Antique three-quarter speckled tan calf and marbled boards by Riviere & Son. Red cloth drop-box.  PROVENANCE:  Thomas Edward Watson (armorial bookplate, and early auction catalogue entry tipped in to front pastedown).  Bartlett 84; Wing S-2950.  Sixth edition overall, with the 4-line imprint on the title.  Ex Sotheby's 12/11/09  Lot 232.