The most excellent Historie of the Merchant of Venice: With the extreame
cruelty of Shylocke the Jew towards the said Merchant, in cutting a just
pound of his flesh: and the obtaining of Portia by the choyce of three
Chests. As it hath been diverse times acted by the Lord Chamberlaine his
Servants. Written by William Shakespeare. _London: Printed for William
Leake, and are to be solde at his shop at the signe of the Crown in
Fleetstreet, between the two Temple Gates._ 1652.
4^o. (7-1/4 × 5-3/8). S. 27. 5.
This is a re-issue of the edition of 1637 with a new titlepage
having personae and stationer's advertisement on the verso.
A Most pleasaunt and excellent conceited Comedie, of Syr Iohn Falstaffe,
and the merrie Wiues of Windsor. Entermixed with sundrie variable and
pleasing humors, of Syr Hugh the Welch Knight, Iustice Shallow, and his
wise Cousin M. Slender. With the swaggering vaine of Auncient Pistoll,
and Corporall Nym. By William Shakespeare. As it hath bene diuers times
Acted by the right Honorable my Lord Chamberlaines seruants. Both before
her Majestie, and else-where. _London Printed by T. C. for Arthur
Iohnson, and are to be sold at his shop in Powles Church-yard, at the
signe of the Flower de Leuse and the Crowne._ 1602.
4^o. (6-5/8 × 4-3/4). W. 5. 5.
Collation: A-G^4, unpaged. A 1 blank but for signature. First
edition.
A Most pleasant and excellent conceited Comedy, of Sir Iohn Falstaffe,
and the merry Wiues of Windsor. With the swaggering vaine of Ancient
Pistoll, and Corporall Nym. Written by W. Shakespeare. _Printed for
Arthur Johnson, 1619._
4^o. (7-1/2 × 5-6/8). Q. 11. 2.
Collation: A-G^4, unpaged. Second edition.