The Works of Shakespeare - The Edinburgh Folio - 40 volume set

Language: English

Published by Grant Richards, London & Edinburgh, 1901

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Seller: Edinburgh Books, Edinburgh, United KingdomEdinburgh Books

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1901. 40 volumes of Shakespeare's works in 40 books - described as 40 'parts' in 10 volumes. Each part contains one play or collection of Sonnets. 1000 sets were printed, numbered and signed by the publisher Grant Richards. This is No. 193. Superb tissue guarded engraving opposite the title page of the first volume "The Droeshout Engraving" - a portrait engraving of Shakespeare from the Folio of 1623. The Edinburgh Folio was printed by T. and A. Constable in Edinburgh. Paper covered boards. The bindings are in good condition only with wear and some soiling. The spines are ragged and there is some loss to spine ends and one of the volumes has no spine. Fore edges untrimmed. Offsetting to endpapers. Contents clean with no inscriptions. PLEASE NOTE: heavy set so extra will be needed for shipping to non-UK customers.

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Title
The Works of Shakespeare - The Edinburgh Folio - 40 volume set
Author
Shakespeare, William (edited by W.E. Henley)
Publisher
Grant Richards, London & Edinburgh
Publication year
1901
Condition
Good to Very Good
Signed
SIGNED COPY
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
Edition
First Edition Thus
Dimensions
13" tall - Folio
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Edinburgh Books

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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