SHAKESPEARE, William (1564-1616). The Plays ... To which are added Notes by Samuel Johnson and George Steevens. With an Appendix, London: for C. Bathurst (and others), 1773. 10 volumes, 8° (203 x 130mm). Engraved portrait of Shakespeare by G. Vertue. (Occasional very light spotting.) Contemporary polished calf, spines gilt with red morocco lettering-pieces, pale green edges (lightly rubbed). Jaggard p.503-4; Lowndes 2261: "This edition, in which were united the native powers of Dr. Johnson with the activity, sagacity, and antiquarian learning of George Steevens, superseded all previous editions, and became the standard for future editors and publishers." (10)