Shakespeare’s Second Folio in lead role at Swann, May 5

William Shakespeare, ‘Comedies, Histories, and Tragedies,’ the Second Folio, London, 1632, from the collection of Ken Rapoport, est. $100,000-$150,000.

 

William Shakespeare, ‘Comedies, Histories, and Tragedies,’ the Second Folio, London, 1632, from the collection of Ken Rapoport, est. $100,000-$150,000.
William Shakespeare, ‘Comedies, Histories, and Tragedies,’ the Second Folio, London, 1632, from the collection of Ken Rapoport, est. $100,000-$150,000.

NEW YORK — Swann Galleries will present Early Printed Books at auction Thursday, May 5. The sale will feature part one of the collection of Ken Rapoport alongside a selection of noteworthy publications, including a book bound for Jean Grolier and works on economics, science, medicine and travel. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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