The Complete Works of William Shakespeare by William Shakespeare - 1923

London - W & G Foyle, 1923 Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. A profusely illustrated edition of William Shakespeare's works. Published and bound by W & G Foyle of London. Prince Henry's Grammar School was originally established as a school for the poor attached to Evesham's Benedictine Abbey. In 1973 it became a comprehensive school titled Prince Henry's High School. Illustrated, with 16 photogravure plates and eight coloured illustrations across two pages. Text is undated, dated from St John Ervine's introduction. St. John Greer Ervine was an Irish author, writer, critic and dramatist. With a short biographical introduction by Henry Irving. This text comprises of all 38 plays by the world's pre-eminent dramatist as well as his poetry - which has often earned him the name of England's national poet. Condition: In a full calf prize binding with Prince Henry's Grammar School, Evesham's crest gilt stamped to front board. Externally,very smart with just some minor rubbing to the joints and to the head and tail of spine. Front board is slightly faded at the top, as is the spine. Prize bookplate to front pastedown,awarded to Robert E Grove of Prince Henry's Grammar School. Binder's stamp to verso of front endpaper, W & G Foyle. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Overall: NEAR FINE..