1870 ENORMOUS Shakespeare Illustrated Theatre Plays 2v Charles Knight Imperial

1870 ENORMOUS Shakespeare Illustrated Theatre Plays 2v Charles Knight Imperial

“With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come.”

― William Shakespeare

A rare set of the works of Shakespeare. In the mid-19^th-century, Charles Knight published an illustrated edition of the works of William Shakespeare, a set that proved to be very popular throughout the late 1800s. This set includes a plethora of steel engravings of prominent characters as well as a memoir of Shakespeare by Alexander Chalmers. This two volume set features artwork from Sharp, Lizars, and Cousen

Item number: #5848

Price: $750

SHAKESPEARE, William.

The works of Shakspeare, imperial edition.

New York: Virtue & Yorson, [ca. 1870].

Details:

• Collation: Complete with all pages; 2 volumes

o   Vol. I – [6], 810

• 27 steel engraved plates

o   Vol. II – [6], 778, [8], 188

• 17 steel engraved plates
• References: Lowndes 2261, 2265
• Language: English
• Binding: Leather; tight & secure
• Size: ~15in X 11.5in (38cm x 29cm)

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