1826 Dramatic Works Of William Shakespeare Bound by Root & Son Illustrated Fine - Rare Book Insider
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William Shakespeare

1826 Dramatic Works Of William Shakespeare Bound by Root & Son Illustrated Fine

London: Chiswick, 1826
  • $1,800
London: Chiswick, 1826. Fine. John Thompson. THIS COMPLETE TEN VOLUME SET IS IN FINE CONDITION INSIDE AND OUT BEAUTIFULLY BOUND BY ROOT & SON IN 3/4 LEATHER WITH MARBLED BOARDS, BRIGHT GILT DETAILS TO COVERS, FOUR COMPARTMENTS AND THREE RIBS TO SPINE WITH BRIGHT GILT DETAILS AND TITLE. BINDING AND HINGES ARE VERY GOOD, MARBLED END PAPERS AND PASTE DOWNS, BRIGHT GILT END PAGES, NO LOOSE OR MISSING PAGES, PAGES ARE REMARKABLY BRIGHT AND CLEAN, WITHOUT MARKS AND LITTLE TO NO FOXING. NICELY ILLUSTRATED WITH SIXTY ENGRAVINGS ON WOOD BY JOHN THOMPSON, BOOKS MEASURE 6.25"x4". 192 YEARS OLD. A STUNNING SET IN SCARCE ROOT & SON BINDING..
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