1777 Maurice Morgann Essay Sir John Falstaff SHAKESPEARE 1st Edition Rare Book For Sale

RARE 1777 FIRST EDITION – PROVENANCE: EARL OF MANSFIELD

• The Work: A landmark of 18th-century literary criticism. Maurice Morgann’s celebrated defense of Sir John Falstaff, arguing against the contemporary view of the character as a mere coward. Printed for T. Davies in Russel-Street, Covent Garden, London.

• Provenance: Features the elegant bookplate of the Earl of Mansfield, KT (William Murray, 1st Earl of Mansfield, Lord Chief Justice).

• Binding: Quarter-leather binding with marble boards. Contemporary 18th-century style. Spine is plain (no title/writing).

* Binding: Spine/binding is somewhat loose; handles with care. Boards show age-appropriate wear along with some flaking on the edges.

Specs: Octavo (8vo). Dated MDCCLXXVII (1777).

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