The Works of Shakspere Imperial Edition Edited by Charles Knight

William Shakespeare; Charles Knight (Ed)

Published by Virtue & Co 1873-76, London, 1873

A handsomely bound two volume set of the 1893-1896 Imperial Edition of Shakespeare's works, with beautifully illustrated plates throughout. Morocco binding, complete two volume set.A handsomely bound set of poet and playwright William Shakespeare's works, published in 1893-1896. Undated internally, so was dated on Jisc from a similar copy found in the British Library.Illustrated with two frontispieces and vignettes, as well as thirty-seven black-and-white plates.This Imperial Edition of William Shakespeare's works includes a 'Notice of the Original Editions of the Plays' at the beginning of Volume I, explaining the format of the first folio edition of 1623, which 'must be received as the only accredited copy'. Volume II ends with 'A Brief Notice of Opinion on the Writings of Shakspere' by editor Charles Knight to rear.This set includes thirty six plays, five poems, one song, one set of verses, and thirteen of the plays that have been ascribed to Shakespeare. Notable works include 'The Taming of the Shrew', 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', 'King Richard III', 'King Lear', and 'Macbeth'.Volume I contains Shakespeare's Comedies and Histories, while Volume II contains Histories continued from Volume I, as well as Tragedies, Poems, and 'Plays Ascribed to Shakspere'. The Comedies and Tragedies have been arranged according to the evidence of the dates of their composition, while the Histories follow the chronology of the several king's reigns.Edited by Charles Knight, an English publisher, editor, and author, who established the Local Government Chronicle.Prior owner's initials to front board as well as bookplate on front pastedown of both volumes- John Geach Rome, Trelawney, Wyke Regis.Both volumes collated and complete. In morocco binding with gilt illustration to front boards and spine. Externally, very smart. Good colour to leather, with bright gilt on boards. The gilt has faded very slightly on spine. A bit of wear to extremities and spine, particularly to head and tail. Prior owner's bookplate on front pastedowns, with ink inscription on Volume II's bookplate. Binder's label to verso of front endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and generally clean, with a few scattered spots particularly to the first and last few pages. Plates are bright and clean. Pages on opposite side of plates have become slightly discoloured and age-toned. Very Good. Seller Inventory # 804D23

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Works of Shakspere Imperial Edition ...
Publisher: Virtue & Co 1873-76, London
Publication Date: 1873
Binding: Leather
Illustrator: Various
Condition: Very Good
Book Type: book