The Plays and Poems of William Shakespeare.

£500 · Offered by Shapero Rare Books

A handsome copy of the complete works of William Shakespeare comprising his 36 canonical plays together with the late romance Pericles, Prince of Tyre, his sonnets, and narrative poem, and a useful glossary of key terms. Bound in contemporary tan calf gilt, with the arms of the Hulme Trust, 'Munificentia Hulmiana', to both covers. Large 8vo (25 x 18 cm); engraved portrait frontispiece, title printed in red and black, wood-engraved initials and headpieces, slight dampstaining to frontis margins, occasional spotting; contemporary tan calf gilt, gilt arms of the Hulme Trust to covers, gilt spine in 6 compartments, contrasting red morocco lettering-piece, marbled edges, a little rubbed, very good.

• Binding: Hardcover

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