William Shakespeare, 1564-1616, and his contemporaries : the exceptional and important working library of 654 antiquarian, scarce and scholarly titles in almost a thousand volumes from the 17th century to modern times : formed over a period of 70 years by George Rylands, CH, CBE, 1902-199, noted Shakespearean scholar and director, late of King's College, Cambridge

Folger bibliographic ID: 198354
Folger call number: Z999 .R95 2001
Folger holdings ID: 237889
Accession Number: 263271

General notes

Title continues: "Comprising : Sets of the major works in fine bindings - The Boydell edition of The Dramatic Works of Shakespeare - Scarce 17th and 18th century critical writings - all editions of Shakespeare Survey published from its inception to 1998 - signed copies - association copies - rare ephemera and scholarly booklets - autograph letters - theatrical studies, biographical studies and works of reference by leading scholars &c." Printed on letter paper and stapled in upper left corner. Cover page is an 8" x 11" color photograph

Contents

George Ryland's publications - writings anthologies, criticism -- Shakespearean studies -- Shakespeare's works -- Contemporary dramatists - studies -- Works by contemporary dramatists -- The theatre - actors and acting -- The life and work of George Rylands recollected by his friends -- Addendum (Shakespeare studies) -- Sound recordings of Shakespeare directed by George Rowlands -- Shakespeare's portrait

Extended title: William Shakespeare, 1564-1616, and his contemporaries : the exceptional and important working library of 654 antiquarian, scarce and scholarly titles in almost a thousand volumes from the 17th century to modern times : formed over a period of 70 years by George Rylands, CH, CBE, 1902-199, noted Shakespearean scholar and director, late of King's College, Cambridge

Rylands, George, 1902-1999 Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 Booksellers' catalogs

subject: Rylands, George, 1902-1999
subject: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
collector: Rylands, George, 1902-1999
issuing body: Mark Westwood Books