Published in November 1623 the book contains all of Shakespeare's plays and was published
Copies of the first folio edition were sold for between 15 shillings and one pound in 1623A first folio edition of William Shakespeare's plays that was published in 1623 is being put on display.
Principal librarian of Guildhall Library, Peter Ross, told the BBC: "There were around 750 copies of the first edition printed and around 235 survive today."It's remarkable for its completeness and quality of paper."The folio edition was compiled by actors John Heminge and Henry Condell as a tribute and memorial to the writer.
The City Corporation's copy was purchased in about 1760 by William Petty Fitzmaurice, who became prime minister, after which it was bought by the London Institution at the sale of his library in 1806.
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