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19th Century Antique Books
$235.00
Antique 12-Volume Set of Shakespeare Plays
A charming collection of 12 antique Shakespeare books. These editions feature distinctive reddish-brown or burgundy cloth covers with elegant gilt lettering on the spines. Similar sets often date to the late 1890s or early 1900s. Bindings are all tight. Each book features a beautiful engraving by the title page. Original owner signed each book and dated 1888.
Key Features:
- Quantity: 12 individual volumes
- Binding: Hardcover, cloth
- Color: Reddish-brown/burgundy
- Features: Gilt (gold) titles, title page engraving illustrations
- Condition: Used, with visible signs of age and wear consistent with antique books (slight edge/corner wear, some fading).
Included Titles:
- KING HENRY THE EIGHTH
- KING HENRY THE FOURTH - PART I
- KING HENRY THE FOURTH - PART II
- KING HENRY THE SIXTH - PART I
- KING HENRY THE SIXTH - PART III
- KING RICHARD THE THIRD
- KING JOHN
- MACBETH
- CYMBELINE
- ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA
- CORIOLANUS
- JULIUS CÆSAR