The complete works of William Shakespeare. The text and order of the first folio with quarto variants & a choice of modern readings noted marginally: to which are added Pericles and the first quartos of six of the plays of doubtful authorship: also the poems. The Nonesuch text established 1929 by Herbert Farjeon with a new introduction by Ivor Brown.

(Nonesuch Press) Shakespeare (William).

Published by 8vo, 4 vols, [6]liii[1]1080[4], [12]1197[5], [12]1471[7], [4]xvi, 247[5], The Nonesuch Press, London, 1953.

About this Item

Monotype Goudy Modern with Garamond for marginal notes and Open letters (cut by Reynolds Stone) for title-pages. Printed on India paper and imitation vellum. Headpieces by Reynolds Stone. All edges trimmed and sprinked light brown; quarter brown buckram with marble-pattern buckram sides, lettered in gilt on spines. A fine set in a somewhat worn slipcase.

Seller Inventory # 7694

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The complete works of William Shakespeare. The text and order of the first folio with quarto variants & a choice of modern readings noted marginally: to which are added Pericles and the first quartos of six of the plays of doubtful authorship: also the poems. The Nonesuch text established 1929 by Herbert Farjeon with a new introduction by Ivor Brown.
• Publisher: 8vo, 4 vols, [6]liii[1]1080[4], [12]1197[5], [12]1471[7], [4]xvi, 247[5], The Nonesuch Press, London, 1953.
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Near Fine
• Weight: 3.25 kilograms
• Seller catalogs:
  • Fine Press