Crosby And Nichols 1863 "The Works of Shakespeare" 11 Volume Complete Matching Limited Edition Set

William Shakespeare

Published by Crosby and Nichols, 1863

Very Good+/Near Fine. The collection appears unread with square and tight spines. The page edges are clear without any marks and stains. No attached bookplates or indication of any removed. No marks, writing, or stamps. Some edge-wear to extremities and spine corners. Strong colors in this original set from 1863. "The Works of Shakespeare" in this handsome 11-volume complete set, first published by Crosby and Nichols in 1863. William Shakespeare has been widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's preeminent dramatist. Boston, MA. (117 Washington St) Crosby And Nichols 1863. "The Works of Shakespeare". Complete in eleven volumes. A handsome set with raised bands, spines gilt. Very appealing rare set with decorative page edges and boards to match. Hardcover books with no dust-jackets as issued. Limited edition collector's set. Black and white illustrations. "The printing is from a new type cast expressly for this work, stereotyped at the Boston Stereotype Foundry. Of the material and execution nothing need be said, as this first volume will afford a sufficient specimen of what the whole is to be. The remaining volumes we purpose to issue monthly , or as nearly so as the nature of such an undertatking will admit. The last volume, which will contain the Life of the Poet, is to have a portrait finely engraved on steel." - THE PUBLISHERS. "THE WORKS OF SHAKESPEARE" THE TEXT CAREFULLY RESTORED ACCORDING TO THE FIRST EDITIONS ; WITH INTRODUCTIONS, NOTES ORIGINAL AND SELECTED, AND A LIFE OF THE POET; BY THE REV. H.N. HUDSON, A.M. Approximate total book shelf space: 16" Each book measures approx. 7 3/4" x 5 1/4" x 1 1/2" Eleven volume set in one shipment: 1. The Tempest, The Two Gentlemen of Verona, The Merry Wives of Windsor, Twelfth Night, or What You Will. 2. Measure for Measure, Much Ado about Nothing, A Midsummer-Night's Dream, Love's Labour's Lost 3. The Merchant of Venice, As You Like It, All's Well That Ends Well, The Taming of The Shrew. 4. The Winter's Tale, The Comedy of Errors, Macbeth, King John. 5. King Richard II, First Part of King Hentry IV, Second Part of King Henry IV, King Henry V. 6. First Part of King Henry VI, Second Part of King Henry VI, Third Part of King Henry VI. 7. King Richard III, King Henry VIII, Troilus and Cressida. 8. Timon of Athens, Coriolanus, Julius Casesar, Anthony and Cleopatra. 9. Cymbeline, Titus Andronicus, Pericles, King Lear. 10. Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, Othello. 11. The Life of Shakespeare, Poems and Sonnets. More Photos available upon request. Seller Inventory # 44-240

Bibliographic Details

Title: Crosby And Nichols 1863 "The Works of ...
Publisher: Crosby and Nichols
Publication Date: 1863
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Edition: Limited Edition