The complete works of Shakespeare.

Shakespeare, William.

Published by New York: Martin, Johnson, and company, 1854-1856.

About this Item

Quarto. Three volumes. Incomplete, volume for "Historical Plays" only. Bound in black morocco by Parsons & Johnson, Bookbinders, Buffalo, N.Y., with their cold stamp on the front free endpaper. Quadruple fillet borders in gilt. Within, a stylized design with the word "Shakespere" in the middle. Repeated on the lower cover. All edges gilt. Five raised bands on spine. Floral spray design on compartments; owner's name on the foot of the spine. Gilt inner dentelles. Illustrated. Not in Wolf, From Gothic Windows to Peacocks: American Embossed Leather Bindings 1825-1855. Seller Inventory # 2400

Bibliographic Details

Title: The complete works of Shakespeare.

Publisher: New York: Martin, Johnson, and company, 1854-1856.

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good