Complete Works of Shakespeare

Published by Lewis's Ltd., Liverpool

About this Item

THERE ARE NO TARIFFS OR CUSTOMS DUTIES ON BOOKS. Bound in limp green leatherette with title in gilt on spine and Shakespeare's crest in gilt on front; teg, marbled eps; 8vo. [lix] 1312 pp.; illustrated with eight portraits of famous Victorian actors in Shakespearian costume; special front matter includes an Introduction by St. John Irvine and "Shakespeare and Bacon" by Sir Henry Irving.This edition was originally published by Collins Clear-type Press but this version was rebound, with a special title page for Lewis's Ltd. department store of Liverpool, presumably as a promotional item. Ends of spine and corners slightly rubbed, no inscriptions; edges of block age-toned.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Complete Works of Shakespeare
• Publisher: Lewis's Ltd., Liverpool
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good