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THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE!!
Accurately Printed from the Text of the Corrected Copy Left by the Late George Steevens, Esq.
With Glossarial Notes.
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Printed in 1811!!
This set is now Two Hundred Years old!
Bound in full calf leather bindings!
Full leather bindings, such as these, were very costly to produce, and are very desirable!!
Decoratively tooled and gilt frames and paneling on covers!
Ornate gilded spine.
Gilded turn-ins.
Marbled edges and end-papers.
With a high quality engraved frontis of Shakspeare.
Approximately 6 1/4''.
Complete in 10 volumes, as stated on title page.
Printed for J. Nichols and Son, et al..., London. 1811.
Very Good condition. Leather is very supple and fresh. Hinges fully attached and sound. Some general rubbing along hinges and extremities. Interior is very bright, fresh and clean and near free of foxing. Very tightly bound, these try to close when opened. Early armorial bookplate. No writing. A gorgeous set. Complete.
Contains Some Account of the Life, Etc. of William Shakespeare, written by Mr. Rowe.
Each volume contains a frontispiece illustration.
An elegant edition of Shakespeare's works in particularly gorgeous full leather bindings!
This would make an excellent gift and/or addition to any library. Antiquarian books make a great investment, are only going up in value, and are sure to increase the aura of any room or office!
We will pack very securely to ensure safe arrival at your doorstep. All books are individually wrapped and professionally padded. We double wrap and will leave plenty of space between this purchase and the walls of the box. We fill this space with plenty of padding.
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