The Complete Works in Prose and Verse of Charles Lamb: From the Original Editions with the Cancelled Passages Restored, and Many Pieces Now First Collected. Edited and Prefaced by R. H. Shepherd. With Portraits and Facsimile of a Page of the Dissert Upon Roast Pig

Published in the late 19th century, this collection was compiled and edited by Richard Herne Shepherd, a prolific literary researcher known for his efforts to reconstruct and organize the works of major English writers. The volume was created to address the gaps in earlier compilations by restoring passages that had been previously suppressed or omitted by editors, ensuring that Lamb's prose and verse were represented as closely as possible to their original intent.

Shepherd’s approach was deeply archival, focusing on historical accuracy and bibliographical completeness. By incorporating previously uncollected pieces and providing facsimiles, such as the page from 'A Dissertation upon Roast Pig', the volume served as a critical resource for Victorian scholars. The collection was well-received by the academic community of its time for its scholarly rigor and for providing a comprehensive look at the range and idiosyncrasies of Lamb’s literary output.