- 84
(Vellum Printing)
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- Works.
The Works of William Shakspeare. Stratford on Avon: The Shakespeare Head Press, 1904–07
10 volumes, in 4s, printed on vellum (10 1/8 x 7 1/4 in.; 258 x 193 mm, uncut). Title-pages printed in red and black, engraved frontispiece portrait in each volume; some very occasional natural color variation. Publisher's vellum over stiff boards, spines gilt-lettered, front covers gilt with armorial shield, silk ties and ribbons; some ties frayed or lost.
10 volumes, in 4s, printed on vellum (10 1/8 x 7 1/4 in.; 258 x 193 mm, uncut). Title-pages printed in red and black, engraved frontispiece portrait in each volume; some very occasional natural color variation. Publisher's vellum over stiff boards, spines gilt-lettered, front covers gilt with armorial shield, silk ties and ribbons; some ties frayed or lost.
Provenance
Beach (armorial morocco label)
Catalogue Note
No. 4 of just 12 sets printed on vellum. A splendid set, virtually unknown in the market.