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The Works of William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare
1888-9
Blackie and Son : London
9.5" by 7.5"
xxiii, 347, [1]; x, [2], 482; x, 509; x, 422; ix, 430; ix, [3] 430; ix, 390; lxxi, 511pp
SUMMARY
A smart collection of William Shakespeare's works. Beautifully illustrated with vignettes and plates by eminent contemporary authors.
Illustrated,Publishers' Original Binding
Overall Condition: Very Good
This book weighs 5 KG when packed
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DESCRIPTION
With the bookplate of one 'Arthuri Fisher' or Arthur Fisher to the front pastedowns of all volumes.
The majority of the illustrations to these volumes are by Gordon Browne. Browne was a famous artist and illustrator during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. He was the son of Hablot Knight Browne, or 'Phiz' who was famous for his caricatures in 'Punch' magazine and for his recognisable illustrations to Charles Dickens' works.
To volume II the contents note that there is an etching at page 48 from Act V Scene 2 Lines 723-725 of Love's Labours Lost 'God Save You Madame!'. This plate isn't present, however there is a plate from Love's Labours Lost as the frontispiece which is from Act V Scene 2 Line 726. This volume therefore has the correct number of plates, the contents states different plates.
Collated, complete.
This set of Shakespeare's works have been edited by Henry Irving and Frank A Marshall. Marshall and many other noted Shakespearean scholars of the nineteenth century have written a useful introduction to each play providing both historical and performative context in addition to short summaries of the plays. Irving was an English stage actor during the Victorian era, he was a leading representative of English classical theatre and was known for taking complete responsibility for sets, lighting, casting as well as acting in all his productions.
A very smart set of works by the world's pre-eminent dramatist.
CONDITION
In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, generally smart with light bumping to the head and tail of spines. Minor fading to the gilt to the front boards. Several score marks to the front board of volume VIII. Hinges to all volumes are slightly strained but firm. Rear hinge to volume IV is tender but firm. Internally, all volumes are firmly bound. Pages are bright with occasional scattered spots to pages, heavier to the first and last few pages.
Overall Condition: Very Good
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Overall Condition
Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear
Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy
Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones
often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy
Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will
be described in the condition report under 'condition'
Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair
Fair - As with good only above but with other faults
leaving a compromised copy even after repair
Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete.
We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them
attractive none the less. Major defects will be described.
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