Six highly rare first edition collections of William Shakespeare’s plays will go on show in London next week in what auction house Christie's says will be the largest display of the works in Britain. The exhibition, which marks the 400th anniversary of the publication of Shakespeare’s First Folio in 1623, runs in Christie's London showroom from May 2 until May 26. The copies will then go back to their owners. Margaret Ford, international head of books and manuscripts, arranges William Shakespeare's First Folio on display at Christies in London, April 24, 2023. Considered one of the most important books, it was published in 1623, the exhibition marks the 400-year anniversary. REUTERS/Anna Gordon The editions were compiled by Shakespeare's friends and published seven years after hi...
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