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Works of Shakespere Imperial Edition by Charles Knight Vol i with Golden Edges

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This unique book is very rare and terrific edition which goes back to late 19th century, approximately 1870-1875. This is one of two volumes of Complete Works of W. Shakespeare. This Book is Volume I and contains his Comedies like famous Midsummer Night's Dream and The Merchant of Venice and Histories. The Book is bound in light brown Leather and each page has a golden edge which makes the Book an extremely decorative piece of art. One can certainly notice that name of Shakespeare has been written in a different way -Shakespere. This spelling was common at that time and used a lot by the editors and publishers.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.97 in (38 cm)Width: 11.82 in (30 cm)Depth: 2.96 in (7.5 cm)
  • Style:
    High Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1870
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor exterior structural damages but interior pages are in perfect condition (no loose pages).
  • Seller Location:
    Doha, QA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7451233844132

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