A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM; The Text of the First Folio, with Quarto Insertions, Edited and amended where obscure by Herbert Farjeon / Illustrated from Water-colors by Arthur Rackham / The Collector's Library of Famous Editions / Bound in Genuine Leather
Published by The Easton Press, Norwalk, Connecticut, 1967
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Borg Antiquarian, Lake Forest, IL, U.S.A.Borg Antiquarian
AbeBooks seller since December 3, 2018
Condition: Used - As new
US$ 65.00
Quantity: 1 available
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Quarto (11 1/4" x 7 3/4" x 3/4"), genuine full black leather with two raised hubs and gilt lettering to the spine + elaborate gilt title and image of donkey-headed Bottom overlooking a voluptuous woman sitting in a forest; Illustrated with beautiful color frontispiece that was the basis for the art behind the front cover by Arthur Rackham, who also created 5 full-color plates; a.e.g. [all page edges gilded] with .22k gold; silk or rayon page-marker & light blue silk moiré endpapers, 74 pages + [1] Colored plate by Rackham. "Notes from the Archives" laid in. Weight: 1 lb. 10 oz. A Midsummer Night's Dream (c.1595-96) is one of Shakespeare's most popular comedies. The play is set in Athens, and consists of plots that revolve around marriage of the main characters with an elaborate subplot involving conflicts among four lovers. The characters often find themselves in a forest with fairies and humorously confused situations. VERY GIFTABLE: lovely leather binding with well edited text, attractive illustrations, and the well printed drama. Brilliantly clean, tight copy in glowing fantasmagorical colored illustrations by the master, Arthur Rackham, all in a rich black leather binding with all page edges' gilt, ribbon page divider, and moire endpapers. This Easton Press Edition reprints in a new and handsome leather format an earlier edition illustrated by the great Arthur Rackham. Decorated & gilt-stamped leather Easton Press Collector's Library of Famous Editions. …
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM; The Text of the First Folio, with Quarto Insertions, Edited and amended where obscure by Herbert Farjeon / Illustrated from Water-colors by Arthur Rackham / The Collector's Library of Famous Editions / Bound in Genuine Leather
- Author
- Shakespeare, William
- Publisher
- The Easton Press, Norwalk, Connecticut
- Publication year
- 1967
- Condition
- As New
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Illustrator
- Arthur Rackham
- Seller catalogs
- Drama & Acting
Borg Antiquarian
Lake Forest, IL, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since December 3, 2018
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 5 to 9 business days | 2 to 5 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 6.95 | US$ 23.00 |
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Store description
We are long established general dealers in antiquarian, rare and fine books, signed books, autographs & manuscripts, portraits of authors, library art & selected prints, as well as artifacts & memorabilia. We are members of the ABAA whose parent company was founded in 1978. In addition, we have specialties in a wide range of authors writing in English (mainly 19th-21st century, NYTimes Bestsellers, Dickens); Signed & Extra-Illustrated books with Sketches by authors & illustrators; and anthropological, historical, scientific, and religious titles. Our stock is extensive and diverse. We serve our clients with precision and care.…
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19th through 21st century, Fine in dust jackets, Signed, illustrated, High Spots, Modern FirstsSeller's business information
Borg Enterprises LLC
1910 Surrey Lane
Lake Forest, IL U.S.A. 60045
Terms of sale
We are professional booksellers, autograph dealers, and antiquarians (members of the ABAA & ILAB) who began in business in 1969. We pride ourselves on providing books, autographs, art, and artifacts in the Best Available Condition (typically Fine, Very interesting, Scarce, or Unusual items).
Our descriptions strive to be scrupulously accurate. Whenever possible, we detail flaws, include photographs of stock listed (rather than "stock photos"), and provide some background on the authors, creators, or rare items catalogued.
Our principal expert, James M. Borg, has a broad background academically (Univ. of Michigan & its Law School; MA & Ph.D., Northwestern Univ.).
Professionally, he served as an Army officer during the Vietnam War; subsequently founded successful firms; concurrently taught English, history, and business communications at colleges and universities; and thereafter worked as a management cconsultant for a major long-established Cambridge-based consulting firm and a top accounting firm.
In addition, Dr. Borg has serious longtime collecting interests and expertise in books, autographs, selected art, artifacts, and antiquities.
All sales are made from orders placed on line, and--regrettably--our premises and inventory are no longer open for visitors.
Shipping terms
All our books and items are carefully packed. They are usually shipped in Manilla padded-envelopes or sturdy boxes with additional bubble wrap, styrofoam "popcorn," or other protective layers. We strive to ship within 24 hours of receiving orders--allowing extra time for weekends or holidays.
Books shipped within the United States are usually shipped via USPS Media Mail. Postal charges for Media Mail typically run from $3.17 to around $5. When site-posted charges--usually $4.95--exceed actual USPS charges, any overage helps to defray our packaging and shipping costs.
Those books requiring extra-swift transport or -care are often shipped via USPS Priority Mail. Postage charges usually average $13.50 for up to precisely 2 pounds, but rapidly escalate thus possibly making it necessary to contact clients.
Autographs & manuscripts, art & artifacts are usually shipped in stout boxes with padding and reinforcement. Because Media Mail rates do not then apply, we normally use USPS Priority mail, but also ship via UPS and FedEx. Extra charges for insurance are often necessary for valuable items.
Overseas' shipments (as to Europe) weighing with packaging Not more than 2 pounds usually incur postage charges of between $13.50 to $25. Those between 2 - 4 pounds average around $35. Packages of more than 4 pounds usually need to be quoted.