First edition of the first attempt at a comprehensive accounting of publications on the Baconian theory of Shakespearean authorship.
Fine.
Price: $150.00
The Baconian theory was not first proposed until the 19th century, beginning with Delia Bacon (no relation) and William Henry Smith in 1856. This annotated bibliography collects all the then-known mentions of the Baconian theory and Shakespearean authorship questions in general, totaling 255 items, each marked as "Pro-Sh.," "Anti-Sh.," or "Unc." ("Unclassified"). Wyman notes in his introduction that still more works were being prepared for the press at the time of his bibliography's publication: "Evidently the discussion is not ended. The subject is one that appeals too strongly to the iconoclastic spirit of the age for that."
Cincinnati: Peter G. Thomson, 1884. 9.25'' x 6''. Contemporary three-quarter navy morocco, marbled boards, raised bands, gilt-stamped spine. Top edge gilt, other edges uncut, marbled endpapers. 124 pages. Bookplates of American Art Association (former NY auction house) and A.J. Cox to front pastedown. Faint marginal toning to leaves.
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