The national Shakespeare : a facsimile of the text of the first folio of 1623. Illustrated by Sir J. Noel Paton, R.S.A.: in three volumes
by Shakespeare, William (1564-1616). Paton, Sir Joseph Noel (1821-1901). [illus]
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About This Item
London : William Mackenzie, 69 Ludgate Hill. Edinburgh and Dublin, 1888. Facsimile Edition. Hardcover. Near fine set in the original title-blocked pictorial cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Minor Library marks remain. Physical description; 3 vols., [20] plates ; fol. Notes; The first volume (Comedies) has an initial advertisement note stating that the work will appear in two issues: an edition de luxe bound in cloth with gilt tops and rough edges, price three pounds ten shillings per volume; a special edition, with India proof impressions of the engravings, bound in morocco, price five guineas per volume. Title pages in red and black. Subjects; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616) � Bibliography � Folios. 1623 � Facsimiles. Early printed books � 17th century � Facsimiles.
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- Bookseller
- MW Books Ltd. (IE)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 269358
- Title
- The national Shakespeare : a facsimile of the text of the first folio of 1623. Illustrated by Sir J. Noel Paton, R.S.A.: in three volumes
- Author
- Shakespeare, William (1564-1616). Paton, Sir Joseph Noel (1821-1901). [illus]
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Facsimile Edition
- Publisher
- London : William Mackenzie, 69 Ludgate Hill. Edinburgh and Dublin
- Date Published
- 1888
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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- Facsimile
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- Gilt
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- Morocco
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- Cloth
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- Fine
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