Description: Click here to see our other books! The Plays of William Shakespeare Illustrations of Shakespeare and of Ancient Manners William Shakespeare; Francis Douce 1803-07 T. Bensley; Wynne and Scholey; Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme : London 8.5" by 5.5" SUMMARY A lovely twelve volume set containing the complete plays of William Shakespeare, and Francis Douce's critical illustrations on Shakespeare's works. Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 10 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 4.49 US Postage: £ 68.99 EU Postage: £ 36.99 European Postage: £ 65.99 Asia Postage: £ 129.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 229.99 DESCRIPTION Complete in ten volumes, with two additional volumes of 'Illustrations of Shakespeare and of Ancient Manners'.A complete collection of the monumental plays of Shakespeare, some of the most important contributions in English literature.Illustrated with an engraved title page to each play, and an engraved title page to each volume.Douce's 'Illustrations' with many in-text engravings throughout, and one folding plate and seven plates to Volume II.Including a life of Shakespeare by Rowe, the text of Shakespeare's will, historical accounts, and an extensive glossary.'Illustrations of Shakespeare and of Ancient Manners' by Francis Douce, a noted antiquary and museum curator for the British Museum. Bookplate of Robert Spankie to the front paste downs. Spankie was a journalist, barrister, and politician, who had a legal practice in his home in Russell Square. Much of his legal career focused on India, after marrying the daughter of a director of the East India Company. CONDITION In a half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards, rebacked with the original boards and spines restored. Externally, rubbed. Minor bumping to the spines and extremities. Small crack to the spine of Volume IX. A little loss to the spine label of Volume X. Front hinge of Volumes III and VI are starting but firm. Bookplate to the front paste downs. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and with some odd spots and handling marks. Repair to page 125/126 of 'Henry IV part II' in Volume IV. Overall Condition: Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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Topic: Fiction
Publisher: T. Bensley; Wynne and Scholey; Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme
Author: William Shakespeare; Francis Douce
Binding: Leather
Subject: Literary Criticism
Special Attributes: None
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Region: London
Illustrator: Various
Signed: No
Place of Publication: London
Year Printed: 1803
Country/Region of Manufacture: London
