The Plays of William Shakespeare
By William Shakespeare
First edition thus. Eight volume collection. Samuel Johnson's notes in Vol I are missing 3 pages. The Plays of Shakespeare. First printing of the First Edition. Brown calf boards with gilt border and raised bands and gilt decoration on spine. Title labels all present. Wear to corners. Marbling to page edges and endpapers. Bindins are tight. Scattered foxing throughout. Some wear and tear on some covers, but overall a very fine set. Attractive book plate on front paste down and a previous owner's signature dated 1870. Vol I has a small diagonal cut with loss to front endpaper.These volumes are extremely heavy, please enquire about postage charges.; Very Good
Published by: London H Woodfall et al 1768, 1768
Vendor: Reader's Books
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By William Shakespeare
First edition thus. Eight volume collection. Samuel Johnson's notes in Vol I are missing 3 pages. The Plays of Shakespeare. First printing of the First Edition. Brown calf boards with gilt border and raised bands and gilt decoration on spine. Title labels all present. Wear to corners. Marbling to page edges and endpapers. Bindins are tight. Scattered foxing throughout. Some wear and tear on some covers, but overall a very fine set. Attractive book plate on front paste down and a previous owner's signature dated 1870. Vol I has a small diagonal cut with loss to front endpaper.These volumes are extremely heavy, please enquire about postage charges.; Very Good
Published by: London H Woodfall et al 1768, 1768
Vendor: Reader's Books
