Henry VI. Part One
William Shakespeare (Author), Michael Taylor (Editor), Folio Society (London, England) (Issuing body)
This history play is set during the lifetime of King Henry VI of England. The play deals with the loss of England's French territories and the political machinations leading up to the Wars of the Roses as the English political system is torn apart by personal squabbles and petty jealousy
Criticism, interpretation, etc
2 volumes : illustrations, portraits ; 36 cm. + In leather-bound slip case.
1058031403
Vol. [1] The play
v. [2] The commentary
Text has a hand bound cover with leather spine and corners, hand marbled paper and gilt lettering
'Letterpress Shakespeare limited edition. "Only 1000 copies of this edition have been printed, but they are numbered in harmony with earlier volumes in the series, and therefore may bear a higher number." -- v. [1], facing t.p. verso
Commentary volume is 23 cm