Shakespeare. The Works
Dublin, R. Owen, etc., 1747. First Irish edition, containing Richard II, Henry IV parts I and II, Henry V, Henry VI part I. Vol. 4 [of 8] only. (2),466 p. Henry IV with a contemporary suite of twelve engr. by D.N. Chodowiecki bound on inserted blank sheets, w. manuscr. page numbers and captions. In contemp. hcalf.
Hinges and joints splitting, contents very good. Contains the complete second tetralogy (or the 'Henriad'), as for the first time published in Ireland.