Description: The Third Part of King Henry VI Title Page Leaf 157-158 from Fourth Folio, 1685 Author: William Shakespeare Title: The Third Part of King Henry VI Title Page Leaf 157-158 from Fourth Folio, 1685 Description: Original leaf (page) from "Mr. William Shakespeare's Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies" published by R. Bentley, E. Brewster, R. Chiswell, and H. Herringman, 1685. Leaf 157-158 featuring the title page of the third part of KING HENRY VI. Measures approximately 8.5" x 13" The title page highlights the death of the Duke of York, which is a crucial event driving the narrative forward and deepening the play's exploration of power, ambition, and the human cost of war.The Fourth Folio of Shakespeare, published in 1685, represents one of the earliest and most complete collections of William Shakespeare's plays, preserving the works of one of the greatest writers in the English language. This edition is the last of the 17th-century folios and includes important revisions and corrections that reflect the evolving understanding of Shakespeare's texts. The Fourth Folio played a crucial role in solidifying Shakespeare's literary legacy, ensuring that his plays continued to be read, studied, and performed, thus influencing literature, theater, and the English language for centuries.In September, 2021 a complete Fourth Folio sold at auction for $137,500. This original Fourth Folio page would make a great framed gift for the Shakespeare enthusiast. Seller ID: 311471 This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 630 USD
Location: Grottoes, Virginia
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Author: William Shakespeare
Publisher: Unknown
Language: English