The Complete Works of Shakspere; Revised ;from the Original Editions; with a Memoir, and Essay on his Genius (complete in three volumes)
by William Shakespeare
- Used
- Very Good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 2811100253
- ISBN 13
- 9782811100254
- Seller
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Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
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About This Item
London Printing and Publishing Company. Hardcover. Very Good. Three volumes 4to, 3/4 dark brown morocco on lighter pebbled leather, gilt ruling, raised bands, titles and decorations in gilt on the spines, all edges gilt, marbled endsheets. All bindings tight and firm, but a few signatures sprung in Vol. II. Moderate rubbing to the corners, spined ends and joints. Numerous steel engraved plates, a very few being foxed. A presentable set overall. Regular shipping charges will not apply. Please request a shipping quote before ordering.
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- Bookseller
- Dunaway Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 246492
- Title
- The Complete Works of Shakspere; Revised ;from the Original Editions; with a Memoir, and Essay on his Genius (complete in three volumes)
- Author
- William Shakespeare
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- ISBN 10
- 2811100253
- ISBN 13
- 9782811100254
- Publisher
- London Printing and Publishing Company
- This edition first published
- 1
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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Dunaway Books
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Saint Louis, Missouri
About Dunaway Books
Dunaway Books is an absolutely necessary stop for the bibliophile on the Grand South Grand strip. Housed within an airy, spacious former gallery, we carry an unparalleled selection of fine used, out of print and rare volumes. Upon stepping into our store, you will find aisle after aisle of scrupulously collected books treating a broad variety of subjects in depth. We keep new small-press titles by local authors or about local subjects, children's books and shelves of CDs for music lovers. There is something here for everyone. Whether you have a few hours or just a few minutes to while away, Dunaway Books is designed to be an intellectually and creatively stimulating place for the scholar, the collector, and the good old-fashioned voracious reader.
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Pebbled
- Pebbled cloth or leather describes the covering of a hardcover book with a decorative texture of repeated small raised bumps,...
- Edges
- The collective of the top, fore and bottom edges of the text block of the book, being that part of the edges of the pages of a...
- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Raised Band(s)
- Raised bands refer to the ridges that protrude slightly from the spine on leather bound books. The bands are created in the...
- Foxed
- Foxing is the age related browning, or brown-yellowish spots, that can occur to book paper over time. When this aging process...
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
- Morocco
- Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...
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