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The works of Shakespeare in six volumes

Volume 1 has title page for the 6 vol. set dated 1725. It is followed by: The preface of the editor [Mr. Pope]; Some account of the life, &c. of Mr. William Shakespeare, written by Mr. Rowe; To the memory of my beloved the author, Mr. William Shakespeare, and what he hath left us, [a poem by] Ben Johnson, [etc.] Each volume, incl. v. 1, has a separate title page, The works of Mr. William Shakespeare, dated 1723. On the verso of each title page is listed the contents of the volume · Vols. 2-6 have title: The Works of William Shakespear · v. 1. Comedies: The tempest. A midsummer night's dream. The two gentlemen of Verona. The merry wives of Windsor. Measure for measure. The comedy of errors. Much ado about nothing -- v. 2. Comedies: The merchant of Venice. Love's labour's lost. As you like it. The taming of the shrew. All's well that ends well. Twelfth night, or what you will. The winter's tale -- v. 3. Historical plays: King Lear. King John. King Richard II. King Henry IV, part I. King Henry IV, part II. King Henry V -- v. 4. Historical plays: King Henry VI, part I, King Henry VI, part II. King Henry VI, part III. King Richard III. King Henry VIII -- v. 5. Tragedies from history: Ti

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