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Newcastle Shakespeare 'coup' as rare book goes on show | Newcastle Shakespeare 'coup' as rare book goes on show |
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A rare copy of William Shakespeare's First Folio is leaving the British Library for the first time to go on show. | A rare copy of William Shakespeare's First Folio is leaving the British Library for the first time to go on show. |
It is one of only 233 surviving copies of the first collection of his plays. | |
Newcastle City Council said being allowed to exhibit the book, formerly owned by George III, was a "real coup". | Newcastle City Council said being allowed to exhibit the book, formerly owned by George III, was a "real coup". |
Jamie Andrews of the British Library said: "Sharing our collections with audiences across the UK is hugely important to us." | Jamie Andrews of the British Library said: "Sharing our collections with audiences across the UK is hugely important to us." |
Just 750 copies of the book were published in 1623, seven years after Shakespeare's death. | Just 750 copies of the book were published in 1623, seven years after Shakespeare's death. |
It is believed 18 plays including Twelfth Night, Macbeth, and The Tempest would otherwise have been lost. | It is believed 18 plays including Twelfth Night, Macbeth, and The Tempest would otherwise have been lost. |
Council cabinet member David Stockdale said it was an honour and a "once in a lifetime opportunity" to be lent "such a prestigious and important piece of literary heritage". | Council cabinet member David Stockdale said it was an honour and a "once in a lifetime opportunity" to be lent "such a prestigious and important piece of literary heritage". |
The British Library in London owns five copies. | The British Library in London owns five copies. |
Folio editions are made using sheets of paper folded only once, hence the books' larger size. | Folio editions are made using sheets of paper folded only once, hence the books' larger size. |
One of Durham University's copies made headlines when it was stolen in 1998 and then reappeared in Washington, USA ten years later. | One of Durham University's copies made headlines when it was stolen in 1998 and then reappeared in Washington, USA ten years later. |
Wearside antiques dealer Raymond Scott was convicted of handling stolen goods and hanged himself in prison in 2012. | Wearside antiques dealer Raymond Scott was convicted of handling stolen goods and hanged himself in prison in 2012. |
The book will be on show at Newcastle City Library until 24 April to tie in with the 400th anniversary of the bard's death. | The book will be on show at Newcastle City Library until 24 April to tie in with the 400th anniversary of the bard's death. |
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