Armstrong, Martin (British, fl. mid-20th century) Lamb, Charles (British, 1775–1834) Lamb, Mary Ann (British, 1764–1847)
Title-page: TALES FROM SHAKESPEARE | CHARLES AND MARY LAMB | — | With an Introduction by | MARTIN ARMSTRONG | {space} | {publisher’s device} | COLLINS | LONDON AND GLASGOW ||
Pagination: [1-4] 5-256, frontispiece: reproduction of portrait of Charles Lamb.
Edition: reprint of 1953 edition (WorldCat); in Collins Classics series.
Binding: 18.5 x 11 cm, semi-soft, crimson faux morocco, blind-stamped fillet border, gilt lettering to spine, TEG, slipcase.
Contributors:
William Shakespeare (English, 1564 – 1616)
Mary Ann Lamb (British, 1764 – 1847) – author.
Charles Lamb (British, 1775 – 1834) – author.
Collins Clear-Type Press & Publisher (London; Glasgow) – printer and publisher.
Note: “On the writing desk were two books – identical copies of Lamb’s Tales From Shakespeare. […] — Why did you choose Lamb? — It was the only book I could find in duplicate except Uncle Tom’s Cabin…” Graham Greene. Our Man in Havana.
| Collection | Library , Literature |
|---|---|
| Type / Purpose | Book |
| Period | 20 AD , Mid-20th Century |
| Country | Great Britain |
| Language | English |
| Media/Technique | Paper , Wove paper |
| Subject | English literature , Fiction , Shakespeare, William (English, 1564 – 1616) |
| Edition | Re-print |
| Creation / Publishing year | 1958 |
| Binding | Faux morocco , Semisoft , Slipcase |
| Acquisition year | 2021 |
