The Wisdom of Shakespeare: Being Extracts from his Prose and Verse

Shakespeare, William (selected by Henry Copley Greene)

Published by Brentano's, New York, 1917

About this Item

1917 edition hardcover (flexible hardcover) bound in decorative reddish-brown leatherette, is in GOOD condition, having a slight splay to covers; gilt decorations on cover have faded a bit, as has the gilt lettering and decoration on spine; light rubbing/scuffing to covers; all three closed page edge sections are gilded, which also show some fading and light scuffing; interior pages have normal age-toning; former owner has penciled "CIB" at top right of first free endpaper. Small volume (approx. 4 1/4 " W x 5" H), but quite thick, 195 pp. Quotations from Shakespeare's works arranged by subject. Alphabetical subject listing as contents page. Published by the famous New York City bookstore, Brentano's. Scarce. Reference. Quotations. Shakespeare. DB. Seller Inventory # 1927

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Wisdom of Shakespeare: Being Extracts ...

Publisher: Brentano's, New York

Publication Date: 1917

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket