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20 Volumes, William Shakespeare, The Works

Creator: William Shakespeare
Offered by: Imperial Fine Books

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20 Volumes. William Shakespeare, The Works. Bound for Major Henry Arthur Johnstone in full pink morocco with covers displaying the classic detailing of Mr. Johnstone's personal library. Those details being a seal containing his initials, along with a helmet and two swords as he was a major in the Royal Field Artillery. At the top, there are 3 emblems regarding the book's topic, and in that this is Shakespeare, it is theatrical masks. All of these cover details are decorated in gilt-tooling. The spine displays label lettering, 2 more of the mask details, and a wreath detail, all gilt-tooled. The top edges are gilt with brown morocco endpapers that display the seal of the owner engraved into the leather. This is a more detailed seal showing a large sailboat, an anchor, the owner's name fully spelled out and a flag coming off of the sailboat's mast that says "Ex-Libris". This edition was edited by William Aldis Wright. Published by Macmillan & Co. in London & New York, 1893.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Period:	19th Century
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	625533

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