JOURNAL ARTICLE

Through the First Folio, Darkly: When is a "Perfect" Copy Perfect?

  • Published In: Shakespeare Quarterly, 2023, v. 74, n. 4. P. 396 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Pratt, Aaron T 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the evolving perception of the Shakespeare First Folio, entwined with its value as a collectible versus its bibliographical significance. Topics include the increasing count of extant copies, their changing market values over time, and the classification system within the Census of First Folios, shaping perceptions of their worth and importance to collectors and scholars alike.

Additional Information

  • Source:Shakespeare Quarterly. 2023/12, Vol. 74, Issue 4, p396
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Sports and Leisure
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0037-3222
  • DOI:10.1093/sq/quad036
  • Accession Number:174449502

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