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The Works of William Shakespeare
by William Shakespeare
- Used
- Good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good
- Seller
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Clarence, New York, United States
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About This Item
London: Chatto & Windus, 1876. Hardcover. Good. The Works of William Shakespeare". Reduced facsimile of the first folio of 1623. Introduction by J. O. Halliwell-Phillipps. Published by Chatto & Windus, London, 1876. The book measures 5" x 8.25". The book is in very good minus to good plus condition. Sunning and wear to the boards and edges with bumped corners. Light rubbing to the spine. Tape stains to the endsheets. Previous owner's signature and markings on the paste-downs, half-title and title page, with a few pencil markings. Newspaper clipping taped to the verso of the title page. The textblock is largely clean, bright, and complete. This book contains Shakespeare's comedies, histories, and tragedies. Please view the many other rare titles available for purchase at our store. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books. Inventory #(H6-20).
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Details
- Bookseller
- Ernestoic Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 002313
- Title
- The Works of William Shakespeare
- Author
- William Shakespeare
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Chatto & Windus
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1876
Terms of Sale
Ernestoic Books
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including original shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Ernestoic Books
Biblio member since 2023
Clarence, New York
About Ernestoic Books
Ernestoic Books, where you can find the most sought after Modern First Editions. As our name suggests, Ernest Hemingway is our specialty and our passion. We guarantee the condition of every book we sell. Returns may be made within 14 days of receipt for any reason. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books.
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Edges
- The collective of the top, fore and bottom edges of the text block of the book, being that part of the edges of the pages of a...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
- Verso
- The page bound on the left side of a book, opposite to the recto page.
- Folio
- A folio usually indicates a large book size of 15" in height or larger when used in the context of a book description. Further,...
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Facsimile
- An exact copy of an original work. In books, it refers to a copy or reproduction, as accurate as possible, of an original...
- Title Page
- A page at the front of a book which may contain the title of the book, any subtitles, the authors, contributors, editors, the...
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