{"product_id":"paperblanks-first-folio-bookmark-pa9412-8","title":"Paperblanks First Folio Bookmark","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNever lose your place again with this beautifully crafted First Folio bookmark from Paperblanks – the perfect companion for a favourite novel or journal, and a delightful little gift.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis gold-tooled design comes from a unique binding attributed to Christian Samuel Kalthoeber, a German bookbinder working in London. He created the beautiful new cover for this copy of Shakespeare’s First Folio around 1800. Originally published in 1623, \u003cem\u003eMr. William Shakespeare’s Comedies, Histories, \u0026amp; Tragedies\u003c\/em\u003e (or, First Folio) is one of the most valuable books ever printed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Story Behind the Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eExperience an important piece of Shakespearean history with our Shakespeare’s Library series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis stately gold-tooled design comes from a binding attributed to Christian Samuel Kalthoeber, a German bookbinder working in London. He created the beautiful new cover for this copy of Shakespeare’s First Folio around 1800.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally published in 1623 in London, \u003cem\u003eMr. William Shakespeare’s Comedies, Histories \u0026amp; Tragedies,\u003c\/em\u003e known as the First Folio, is a frozen-in-time account of his plays, including typesetting errors and spelling mistakes. A massive publishing undertaking, it was proofread and corrected while being printed, so different versions of the book contain different errors and corrections. Prepared by his colleagues John Heminges and Henry Condell seven years after his death, it contains 36 of Shakespeare’s plays printed in folio format.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eToday, the First Folio is considered one of the most influential books published. It is acknowledged as being the only reliable text for the 18 Shakespeare plays that had never been previously printed, including \u003cem\u003eMacbeth, The Tempest\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eTwelfth Night.\u003c\/em\u003e From an original print run of approximately 750, only 235 copies are known to have survived. Due to its influence and scarcity, the First Folio is one of the most valuable printed books in the world, with one being sold at auction in 2020 for nearly $10 million.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Folger Shakespeare Library itself holds 82 copies of the First Folio in their collection, more than one-third of all remaining volumes. To commemorate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death in 2016, they toured selected copies through all 50 American states as part of their ongoing focus to help people “experience Shakespeare and his world in startling new ways.” Located just outside Washington, DC, the Folger is an international centre for Shakespeare scholarship and regularly hosts workshops, theatrical performances and family programs. We are honoured to introduce this beautiful and unique First Folio binding as our first reproduction from this unparalleled Shakespearean collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal artwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shakespeare’s First Folio book binding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e circa 1800 binding, 1623 publication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e London, England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 × 185 × 1 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Folio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shakespeare’s Library\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble-sided design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative printed paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTextured printing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRounded edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubtle Paperblanks branding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct code:\u003c\/strong\u003e PA9412-8 | \u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781439794128\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Paperblanks\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaperblanks works with museums, libraries, galleries and artists around the world to faithfully reproduce remarkable artwork, historic bindings and treasured manuscripts, bringing the same care and craftsmanship found in its celebrated journals to every accessory.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paperblanks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54386157093192,"sku":"PA9412-8","price":4.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/5114\/5032\/files\/9781439794128_Front_Highres.png?v=1792779195","url":"https:\/\/shop.penandpaper.co.uk\/products\/paperblanks-first-folio-bookmark-pa9412-8","provider":"The Pen and Paper Stationery Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}