John Mair

The Fourth Forger. William Ireland and the Shakespeare Papers.

London: Cobden-Sanderson, 1938. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition. Item #376030

John Mair’s The Fourth Forger (1938) offers an early, narrative study of William Henry Ireland and the Shakespeare forgeries, drawing on contemporary accounts to reconstruct the young forger's rise, the circle that encouraged his fabrications, and the swift collapse of his claims. Mair presents the episode with a biographical emphasis, tracing Ireland's family dynamics, ambitions, and the theatrical world that briefly embraced the spurious papers. 15 pages, 244 pages. Original orange cloth, gilt lettered. No dustwrapper. Size: 14.5 x 22 cms. Category: Varied Books; Books on Books; New Arrivals. This item may require more postage than the rates shown for delivery outside the UK. If extra postage is required we will contact you before processing your order and you will be given the details and option to decline the extra cost.

Keywords: BZDB395 Varied Books; Books on Books; New Arrivals. Unbranded John Mair The Fourth Forger. William Ireland and the Shakespeare Papers.

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