The Comedies of William Shakespeare, 4 Volume Set

Published by Harper & Brothers, 1899

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Four volumes, complete. Quartos. Limited numbered edition, No. 244 of 750. Originally bound in gray paper and white cloth boards, this set has been rebound in custom three-quarter blue moroccan leather and marbled paper. Raised bands on spine, gilt lettering and ornamentation on spine and a small ornamental line on boards. Top edges gilt. Marbled end papers, deckled fore edges. Set contains 131 illustrations by Edwin A. Abbey on plates with tissue guards. Condition notes for all four volumes: Previous owner bookplate affixed to pastedown. Corners bumped, leather edges and raised bands rubbed, notably on corners and joints. Edge wear and some tearing on edges of boards. Hinges starting. Additional individual volume notes: Volume Two has additional wear and tearing at the head of the spine. Still an attractive set; top edge gilt is bright, binding is intact, text is clean, bright, and unmarked with no foxing. Clipping from a 1932 article of the New York Times containing photographs of various Shakespeare-related locations laid in. Sets and books weighing in excess of three pounds may be subject to additional shipping charges.…

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Title
The Comedies of William Shakespeare, 4 Volume Set
Author
William Shakespeare
Publisher
Harper & Brothers
Publication year
1899
Condition
Good
Binding
Hardcover
Illustrator
Edwin A. Abbey
Edition
Limited Edition.
Seller catalogs
Antiquarian, Art / Drama / Theatre

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