The Complete Works of Shakespeare.

£450 · Offered by Shapero Rare Books

A very handsome 8 volume set of Shakespeare's works, comprising the Tragic, Comic, Historical and Doubtful plays. Profusely illustrated, including numerous engraved portraits of contemporary actors from daguerreotypes, with explanatory and critical notes by J.O. Halliwell. 8 vols, royal 8vo; frontispieces, illustrated title pages, 89 additional engravings, mainly of famous actors of the period, hinges of 'Tragedies' cracked but holding, foxing to prelims, else unmarked internally; publisher's blue cloth, elaborately decorated in gilt to spines and upper covers, design rear covers blindstamped, all edges gilt, slightly rubbed, else very good.

• Binding: Hardcover

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