1870 ENORMOUS Shakespeare
Illustrated Theatre Plays 2v Charles Knight Imperial
“With mirth and
laughter let old wrinkles come.”
― William Shakespeare
A rare set of the
works of Shakespeare. In the mid-19th-century, Charles Knight published
an illustrated edition of the works of William Shakespeare, a set that proved
to be very popular throughout the late 1800s. This set includes a plethora of
steel engravings of prominent characters as well as a memoir of Shakespeare by
Alexander Chalmers. This two volume set features artwork from Sharp, Lizars,
and Cousen
Item number: #5848
Price: $750
SHAKESPEARE, William.
The works of Shakspeare, imperial edition.
New York: Virtue & Yorson,
[ca. 1870].
Details:
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Collation: Complete
with all pages; 2 volumes
o Vol. I – [6], 810
§ 27 steel engraved plates
o Vol. II – [6], 778, [8], 188
§ 17 steel engraved plates
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References: Lowndes
2261, 2265
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Language: English
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Binding: Leather;
tight & secure
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Size: ~15in X
11.5in (38cm x 29cm)
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