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[Johnson, Samuel]
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- [Johnson, Samuel]
- Miscellaneous Observations on the Tragedy of Macbeth: with remarks on Sir T[homas] H[amner]'s Edition of Shakespkear. To which is affix'd, Proposals for a New Edition of Shakespear. for E. Cave by J. Roberts, 1745
- ink on paper
12mo, FIRST EDITION, margins of C2 retained by binder and folded over to preserve early annotations on Shakespeare's use of the verb "owe" on C2v, morocco-backed blue boards by Riviere and Son for G[eoffrey] M[aden], lacking half-title, folding leaf of Proposals, and publisher's advertisement leaves, neat repairs to title page and C6
Provenance
Geoffrey Madan (1895-1947); Sotheby's, 29 June 1948, lot 321
Literature
Courtney & Smith pp.17-18; Chapman & Hazen, p.129
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
RARE. Most copies of this pamphlet lack the folding leaf of Proposals and the advertisements. These notes on the text of Macbeth were a first step towards a new edition of Shakespeare but the project was beset by delays and was finally completed in eight volumes only twenty years later. According to Malone, Johnson's "vigorous and comprehensive understanding threw more light on his authour than all his predecessors had done".