Published by Basil Blackwell for The Shakespeare Head Press, Oxford, 1936
Seller: James Hawkes, London, United Kingdom
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. Two volumes. Oxford: Basil Blackwell, for The Shakespeare Head Press. Volume I, first impression 1936; volume II, first impression 1986. cxxvii,[i],326; xv,[i],529,[1]pp. Volume I bound in original orange cloth, gilt lettering; volume II in original green cloth, gilt lettering - as issued, volume I being slightly taller than volume II. Endpapers of volume I a little browned and foxed, otherwise a very good copy; bump to head of spine of volume II, otherwise a fine copy. §Front free endpaper of 'The Earlier Works' bears the distinctive neat ink ownership signature of the writer Ruthven Todd (1914-1978), and that of both volumes the ownership signature of Tony Inglis (1911-1997), art director in the film industry. A very good set, volume II being in dustwrapper (latter in removable protective plastic sleeve). (**PLEASE READ CAREFULLY** - Heavy/overweight item weighing 2.7 kg packed, therefore additional postage will be required - please ask for a prior shipping quote).