The Dramatic Works of William Shakspeare (sic), Accurately Printed from the Text of the Corrected Copy Left By the Late George Stevens, Esq. (TWO VOLUME SET)

See photos for condition details. Hardcovers, two-volume matched set bound in full leather with gilt on spine, and both boards are framed in gilt. The leather is in its original state and has not been treated. Both books show scuffing and soiling with wear to the leather being more severe on spine and edges. Corners also worn. The internal bindings of the text portion of the pages are tight in both books, but there are a few issues: volume 1 has a small area of holes in the upper right corner of the frontispiece and is missing the first blank front end page. What is shown has a large signature done in pencil, which may be erased, if desired. There is also a stamping in both volumes which reads "First Brethren Church Library", which is the only marking showing this came from a Church's private library. Volume 2 shows a partial signature (upside down) on the rear end page, which is done in pen. These are the only markings found in both volumes. Pages in both books show foxing throughout, with some pages being moderately severe. Nothing torn or loose, though pages are toned due to age. Volume 1 contains 406 pages, volume 2 contains 478 pages plus the glossary. Both volumes also have numerous illustrations. The misspelling of "Shakspeare" is something that started around 1785, with this spelling version being preferred by many writers during the Victorian era. The overall book condition of the set with typically grade as VG-, but the condition was lowered because of volume 1 missing the blank front end page. …