Shakespeare | Richard III, extracted from the Second Folio, 1632, Laurence Olivier's copy

Shakespeare, William

The Tragedy of Richard the Third. [London: for Thomas Cotes, 1632]

Laurence Olivier's copy, folio, modern half red morocco over marbled boards, tape repairs to s1-s3, s5-s6

Olivier's performance as Richard III for the Old Vic in 1944 was a critical triumph and shaped perceptions of the role for decades. It was reprised on screen in 1955.

PROVENANCE:

Laurence, Baron Olivier (1907-1989); Bernard Quaritch, catalogue 1408 ('From the Library of Lord Olivier'), no. 165