William Shakespeare - The Complete Works - 1920
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This is a stunning 1920 printing of "The Complete Works Of Shakespeare". This decorative copy has been well cared for and it remains in Near Fine condition. It displays wonderfully on a shelf and it would make a fabulous addition to any decorative library or private collection.
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CONDITION & FEATURES
- Near Fine overall condition - likely to be unread
- Full leather binding
- Gilt page edges (all sides)
- Marbled Endpapers
- Gilt decoration & titles to the Spine & Front Cover
- 5 raised bands to the Spine
- Pages are straight & clean
- Text-block is complete
- Binding and hinges are secure
- Boards are clean & straight - light rubbing towards the front Hinge
- Spine is straight - minor rubbing to the head
- Printed prize award page bound internally before the Half-Title
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SUMMARY
- The Complete Works Of William Shakespeare
- Printed 1920, Edina Edition
- Published by Eyre & Spottiswoode, London
- Leather
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CONDITION TERMINOLOGY
Fine (F): An excellent copy, showing next to no wear. Likely unread.
Near Fine (NF): Small signs of wear, but still an excellent copy. Possibly unread.
Very Good (VG): A very good copy. Expect a few signs of wear but nothing overtly detrimental to the book. Lightly read.
Good (G): A generally very good copy, but with the possibility of either a large number of minor defects, or a few more significant defects which will be noted.
Fair: An average book that has complete text pages but may lack endpapers, half-title, etc. Binding, jacket (if any), etc., may also be worn. May require repairs.
Poor: A book that is heavily worn, possibly with broken joints, hinges, missing pages, etc. Generally only rare books are sold in this condition. Likely to require repairs.
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SHIPPING
Please be aware; you may be liable for locally payable customs/duties/import taxes, in addition to shipping charges. Most international parcels are shipped via Royal Mail, UPS, Evri or DPD. Delivery usually takes 3-7 working days and is fully trackable.
Seller's Story
Flozzy Books, is an independent UK bookstore based in the heart of England. We deal in a wide range of antiquarian, rare and collectible books, but specialise in children's and illustrated titles. Sought-after authors and illustrators such as Beatrix Potter, Arthur Rackham, JM Barrie and Mabel Lucie Attwell feature heavily in our usual stock.
This is a stunning 1920 printing of "The Complete Works Of Shakespeare". This decorative copy has been well cared for and it remains in Near Fine condition. It displays wonderfully on a shelf and it would make a fabulous addition to any decorative library or private collection.
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CONDITION & FEATURES
- Near Fine overall condition - likely to be unread
- Full leather binding
- Gilt page edges (all sides)
- Marbled Endpapers
- Gilt decoration & titles to the Spine & Front Cover
- 5 raised bands to the Spine
- Pages are straight & clean
- Text-block is complete
- Binding and hinges are secure
- Boards are clean & straight - light rubbing towards the front Hinge
- Spine is straight - minor rubbing to the head
- Printed prize award page bound internally before the Half-Title
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SUMMARY
- The Complete Works Of William Shakespeare
- Printed 1920, Edina Edition
- Published by Eyre & Spottiswoode, London
- Leather
---- ---- ---- ---- ----
CONDITION TERMINOLOGY
Fine (F): An excellent copy, showing next to no wear. Likely unread.
Near Fine (NF): Small signs of wear, but still an excellent copy. Possibly unread.
Very Good (VG): A very good copy. Expect a few signs of wear but nothing overtly detrimental to the book. Lightly read.
Good (G): A generally very good copy, but with the possibility of either a large number of minor defects, or a few more significant defects which will be noted.
Fair: An average book that has complete text pages but may lack endpapers, half-title, etc. Binding, jacket (if any), etc., may also be worn. May require repairs.
Poor: A book that is heavily worn, possibly with broken joints, hinges, missing pages, etc. Generally only rare books are sold in this condition. Likely to require repairs.
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SHIPPING
Please be aware; you may be liable for locally payable customs/duties/import taxes, in addition to shipping charges. Most international parcels are shipped via Royal Mail, UPS, Evri or DPD. Delivery usually takes 3-7 working days and is fully trackable.
Seller's Story
Flozzy Books, is an independent UK bookstore based in the heart of England. We deal in a wide range of antiquarian, rare and collectible books, but specialise in children's and illustrated titles. Sought-after authors and illustrators such as Beatrix Potter, Arthur Rackham, JM Barrie and Mabel Lucie Attwell feature heavily in our usual stock.
Details
Number of Books
1
Subject
Biographies and memoirs, Collected works, Fine Bindings, Humour & caricature, Illustrated, Literature, Poetry, Theatre
Book Title
The Complete Works
Author/ Illustrator
William Shakespeare
Condition
Fine
Publication year oldest item
1920
Height
19 cm
Edition
1st Edition Thus
Width
15 cm
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Eyre & Spottiswoode
Binding/ Material
Leather
Extras
Tipped in plates
Number of pages
1312
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