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Hamlet
by SHAKESPEARE, William
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
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- Seller
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Galena, Illinois, United States
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About This Item
Norwalk, CT: The Heritage Press, 1967. Hardcover. Edited by Herbert Farjeon. Illustrations by Edy Legrand. 4to. Grey cloth with silver spine lettering and decoration, paper-covered slipcase. 138pp. Illustrations. Near fine/near fine. Spine lightly sunned and slipcase a bit so. Handsome reprint edition of the 1939 Limited Editions Club edition of this tragedy, noted on title page as "The text of the First Folio, with Quarto insertions." This tight, attractive copy features a trio of choice autograph additions: Tipped to front flyleaf are signatures of three stars of the famed 1971 British film version, each on fine, matching heavy stock 5" X 3" cards. Top to bottom: EILEEN HERLIE (1918-2008 -- portrays Gertrude the Queen) signs large and bold in black ballpoint, dating it 4 April 1969 at upper right; FELIX AYLMER (1899-1979 -- portrays Polonius, Lord Chamberlain) signs in blue ink, dating it 15 June 1971 at upper right; and JEAN SIMMONS (1929-2010 -- portrays Ophelia) signs boldly in blue fineline, dating it 29 November 1990 at upper right. Laid in are all three original transmittal envelopes and the appropriate "Sandglass" issue.
Synopsis
In this quintessential Shakespearean drama, Hamlets halting pursuit of revenge for his fathers death unfolds in a series of highly charged confrontations that climax in tragedy. The play begins with the ghost of Hamlet's father revealing that he was killed by Hamlet's uncle, Claudius, who has now married Hamlet's mother, Gertrude. Consumed by grief and madness, Hamlet feigns insanity as he plots his revenge. His inner turmoil and moral dilemmas are explored through soliloquies, while the play delves into themes of revenge, betrayal, and the nature of existence. Ultimately, the tragic events unfold, resulting in a climax of death and the ascension of Fortinbras as the new ruler of Denmark.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts, ABAA
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 47568
- Title
- Hamlet
- Author
- SHAKESPEARE, William
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- The Heritage Press
- Place of Publication
- Norwalk, CT
- Date Published
- 1967
- Bookseller catalogs
- Books; British Literature; Drama;
Terms of Sale
Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts, ABAA
Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts accepts most major credit cards and PayPal. Checks are welcome. Institutions will be accommodated as their procedures require. Every effort has been made to describe each book and any defects accurately. If an item proves unsatisfactory for any reason, it may be returned within seven days. We would appreciate a courtesy call if an item is being returned. Member ABAA, ILAB, MWABA, The Manuscript Society.
About the Seller
Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts, ABAA
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Galena, Illinois
About Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts, ABAA
Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts has been serving book lovers, collectors and institutions since 1991. Our inventory of quality out-of-print books spans 50 subjects, while the extensive autograph holdings have a decidedly historical bent, reflecting personages from every field of human endeavor.
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- Fiction & Literature Fiction by Region British Fiction
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- Fiction & Literature Individual Authors James Joyce William Shakespeare
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