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The Complete Works of Shakspere, Revised rom the Original Editions with Historical and Analytical Introductions to Each Play also Notes Explanatory and Critical, and a Life of the Poet:
by Halliwell, J.O
- Used
- fair
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Fair/No Jacket
- Seller
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Endicott, New York, United States
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About This Item
London Printing and Publishing Company, N/D (mid-19th Century) approx 11 1/8 X 8" in 3/4 Leathyer with green cloth covers. Marbled edges. Fancy gilt stamping along spine. Tips of leather corners worn away, esp. lower front corner. Front hinge cracked and front cover is just holding on. Although this book is titled complete works, it is apparently one of a set; it contains only the historical plays. Throughout the book are engraved illustrations (often listed as "from a Daguerreotype") of Mid-19th century actors Playing various roles from the plays.. Hardcover. Fair/No Jacket.
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- Bookseller
- THE BOOK VAULT
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 000070
- Title
- The Complete Works of Shakspere, Revised rom the Original Editions with Historical and Analytical Introductions to Each Play also Notes Explanatory and Critical, and a Life of the Poet:
- Author
- Halliwell, J.O
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fair
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- London Printing and Publishing Company, N/D (mid-19th Century)
- Keywords
- WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE, HISTORIES, KING JOHN, DRAMA, PLAYS, LITERATURE
- Bookseller catalogs
- literature;
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Endicott, New York
About THE BOOK VAULT
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- Hinge
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