Mr. Ireland’s Vindication of his Conduct, respecting the publication of the Supposed Shakspeare MSS., being a preface or introduction to a reply to the critical labors of Mr. Malone, in his “Enquiry into the authenticity of certain papers, &c., &c.”
by Thomas] [Caldecott, Samuel Ireland
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8vo. pp. iv, 48. Modern marbled boards; inscribed from the author.
Response of Samuel Ireland to the criticism of Edmond Malone of William Henry Ireland’s Shakespeare material (see Bib# 978959/Fr# 548 in this collection). According to the Dictionary of National Biography, this work was written with the help of Thomas Caldecott. See also ESTC, T5914.
Bound with Samuel Ireland's 'An investigation of Mr. Malone’s Claim to the Character of scholar, or critic, Being an Examination of his Inquiry into the authenticity. of the Shakspeare Manuscripts, &c. By Samuel Ireland' (London : Published by R[obert] Fauldner […]; T[homas] Egerton […]; T[homas] Payne […]; and Whites, [1797]), which was largely based on materials provided to Samuel Ireland by Thomas Caldecott, criticizing Malone’s methodologies. The Dictionary of National Biography suggests that Caldecott may have written part of this work. See also ESTC, T146503.
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