Shop All

/

luxury

/

books & manuscripts

/

book

/

literature and children's

William Shakespeare

The Pictorial Edition of the Works of Shakespeare

Virtue & Co.; Routledge, Warne, and Routledge; George Routledge and Sons,

1866

Complimentary Shipping

Price:

International shipping available

Customs duties and taxes may apply.

Ships from: London, United Kingdom

Taxes not included

VAT and other taxes are not reflected in the listed pricing. Read more

Authenticity guaranteed

We guarantee the authenticity of this item.

Details

Up arrow

Description

A finely bound illustrated edition of the works of William Shakespeare.

  • Sold as a set of 8 volumes.
  • William Shakespeare (English).
  • Edited by Charles Knight.
  • London: Virtue & Co.; Routledge, Warne, and Routledge; George Routledge and Sons, 1866.
  • Quarto.
  • Numerous illustrations.
  • Half brown pebble-grain morocco, red cloth boards, gilt spine in 6 compartments, marbled edges.


An attractive, illustrated eight-volume edition of Shakespeare's plays, including his doubtful works, with a biography of the bard by the editor Charles Knight. The volume of doubtful plays includes the tragedy Titus Andronicus, and the comedies Pericles and The Two Noble Kinsmen, all of which are now commonly included in lists of Shakespeare's canonical dramatic works.


Please note: This item is excluded from complimentary shipping. Shipping quote will be calculated at time of purchase.

Condition Report

Revive
Fair
Good
Star iconVery Good
Like New

Bookplate to front pastedowns, ownership inscription to Histories volume II.

A few scuffs to corners and edges.

Light spotting to endpapers.

 

Product is used.

Dimensions

Height: 10.04 inches / 25.5 cm
Width: 7.09 inches / 18 cm

Language

English

Subject

Fine bindings, Sets, Plays, Drama, Tragedy, Literature, English literature and history, British history, Illustrated

Conditions of Business

Please note that the cancellation right for EU/UK purchasers applies to this item. Please read Condition 19 of the Buy Now Marketplace Conditions of Business for buyers for more information. Read more here.