The Library Shakespeare. Complete Nine Volume Set

Shakespeare, William

Published by William Mackenzie, London, 1873

About this Item

A complete nine-volume set of The Library Shakespeare, published by William Mackenzie, London, and illustrated by Sir John Gilbert, George Cruikshank, and R. Dudley.

A mid-Victorian illustrated Shakespeare edition issued for the domestic library market, combining the full dramatic and poetic works with extensive illustration in a uniform decorative format. Mackenzie?s Shakespeare sets were intended as substantial household editions, and this set retains that original visual character.

An ownership inscription dated 17 October 1873 is present, providing period provenance and supporting the early date of the set.

All nine volumes are present and form a uniform set. The original decorative publisher?s bindings remain sound, with gilt decoration to the covers, gilt edges, and age-related rubbing and handling wear, including some wear at spine ends and corners. Internally clean overall, with light toning consistent with age.

Seller Inventory # RB007

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Library Shakespeare. Complete Nine Volume Set
• Publisher: William Mackenzie, London
• Publication Date: 1873
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Sir John Gilbert; George Cruikshank; R. Dudley
• Edition: Illustrated Edition
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Dimensions: 26W x 31H x 2D centimeters 26 centimeters width by 31 centimeters height by 2 centimeters depth
• Weight: 13 kilograms