Lot 27: Collection of 19th C. Engravings after Robert Smirke

Collection of 13 engravings after paintings by Robert Smirke RA (English, 1753-1845). 13 prints in total all depicting scenes from Shakespeare's plays, published by Hurst, Robinson & Co. and R. Jennings ca. 1825, engraved by multiple people including J. Phelps, J.H. Watts and Charles Heath. Includes: "King Henry the Fourth, Part I," Twelfth Night. Act I, Sc. 3," "Midsummer Nights Dream. Act II, Sc. 2," "Midsummer Nights Dream," "Romeo and Juliet," "Measure for Measure," King Richard the Second. Act V, Sc. 5," "King Lear. Act V, Sc. 4," "King Henry the Fourth, Part 1. Act II, Sc. 3," "Julius Caesar. Act IV, Sc. 3," "Much Ado About Nothing. Act V, Sc. 4," "King Richard Third. Act V, Sc. 4," and "Timon of Athens. Act V, Sc. 1." Plates 10" x 8", pages 17" x 11.5". Good condition, some minor foxing and rough page edges.