THE SHAKESPEARE MISCELLANY
by Crystal, David & Crystal, Ben
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Near Fine
- ISBN 10
- 1585677167
- ISBN 13
- 9781585677160
- Seller
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Canandaigua, New York, United States
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About This Item
Woodstock, NY: The Overlook Press, 2005. First Edition, First Printing. . Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. A compendium of facts and information about William Shakespeare and his work that will allow you to answer questions such as: Why is there a curse on one of Shakespeare's plays? Or, Why did 'Romeo and Juliet' nearly have a happy ending? Or, How many words did Shakespeare invent? David Crystal, the internationally known linguist and his son, Ben, a Shakespearean actor, have done an enormous favor to all who love Shakespeare and the English language. 214 pages including index; with bound-in ribbon bookmark. Boards' upper corners very lightly bumped, o/w boards and text are clean, tight, square; white dustjacket shows only some minor wear and soiling.
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Details
- Bookseller
- H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 004188
- Title
- THE SHAKESPEARE MISCELLANY
- Author
- Crystal, David & Crystal, Ben
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition, First Printing.
- ISBN 10
- 1585677167
- ISBN 13
- 9781585677160
- Publisher
- The Overlook Press
- Place of Publication
- Woodstock, NY
- Date Published
- 2005
- Keywords
- SHAKESPEARE, FIRST EDITION, DRAMA, THEATER, LANGUAGE, HISTORY,
- Bookseller catalogs
- Drama/Theater; England; History;
Terms of Sale
H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller
All books subject to prior sale. All books returnable within two weeks for any reason. Please return by USPS (media mail rate) and note the reason for return. All sales subject to applicable taxes.
About the Seller
H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller
Biblio member since 2005
Canandaigua, New York
About H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller
H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller, has been serving customers on the internet since 2003. We specialize in modern American and English fiction and in mystery and detective thrillers, as well as art and art history. We also have a growing selection of mid-to-late 19th century history and literature. Nearly all our modern and contemporary books are first editions or otherwise collectable.
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