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The Complete Works of Shakspere; Revised

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The Complete Works of Shakspere; Revised
<B><I>The Complete Works of Shakspere</B></I></B></I><I>; Revised from the Original Editions: with a Memoir, and Essay on His Genius by Barry Cornwall. Illustrated With Engravings on Wood, From Designs by Kenny Meadows; and Numerous Steel Plates, Portraits of Eminent Actors, Etc., Etc.</B></I> (London: The London and New York Printing and Publishing Company, Limited, nd), three volumes, 4to (7.5" x 10.75"), green leather binding with gilt decorations and gilt edges, with gilt lettering on banded leather spine, marbled endpapers. Volume I: The Comedies is 573 pages, and has the Bard's name spelled "Shakspere" on the title page, "Shakespere" on the spine, then "Shakespeare" in the body of the text. This volume displays rubbing to the bottom edges and back board, mild shelf wear to the spine, and mild foxing to the first three-quarters of the text. Volume II: Tragedies is 554 pages. This volume is good, with some general edge wear, especially to the bottom edge, bumped corners, mild foxing to the beginning and ending of the text, and the spine and front board have come detached at the front hinge. Volume III: Historical Plays, Poems, and Sonnets is 590 pages, followed by a 16-page glossary. The book is good, with rubbed and nicked edges, scratched boards, bumped corners, and mild spine wear. Very mild foxing to the beginning of the text. Though this set is mildly shelf-worn, the text is bright and clean, and the illustrations alone make this an attractive addition to any Shakespearean's library. <I>From the Betty Bennett Collection.</B></I><BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Books & Catalogs (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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