New York: Redfield, 1853 Edited with a life by J. Payne Collier Esq. Text regulated by the Recently Discovered Folio of 1632, containing early manuscript emendations with a history of the stage, a life of the poet, and an introduction to each play to which are added glossarial and other notes and the readings of former editions. First edition. Three-quarter leather with marbled boards. Five raised bands on spine. Gilt lettering and ornamentation on spine. cvii, 968 pages. Engraved frontispiece portrait of Shakespeare after print by Martin Droeshout - from the folio edition of 1623. Engraving on title page of Stratford upon Avon Church - Northwest view not signed. 10" x 7.5" x 2.5" Some foxing first few pages. Marbled endpages and endpapers. Front hinge repaired. Some light wear to edges of cover. Leather in nice supple condition. Very good condition..

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Bookseller: Cultural Connection (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 12309
Title: The Works of William Shakespeare
Author: Shakespeare, William
Book Condition: Used
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Redfield
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1853
Keywords: Literature, Engraving
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