A Life of William Shakespeare [FROM THE LIBRARY OF EDWARD ROBESON TAYLOR, FORMER MAYOR OF SAN FRANCISCO (1907-1910)]

Lee, Sidney

Published by Smith, Elder, & Co., London, 1898

About this Item

First edition hardcover, bound in dark blue cloth, with gilt decoration on front cover, and gilt lettering on spine, is in VG condition, having some slight fading to spine; corners slightly bumped and worn; gilt top edge. This volume once belonged to the 28th Mayor of the city of San Francisco, Edward Robeson Taylor, and bears his signature (in pencil) on 2nd blank page, and his self-made bookplate (on first fixed endpaper). Also, there is the loose bookplate of John Monck Mason (in first endpaper section)--an Irish politician and literary scholar, who lived from 1726 to 1809. Lee's book is illustrated with b&w portraits and facsimile signatures. Biography. Authors. William Shakespeare. DB.

Seller Inventory # 1759

Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Life of William Shakespeare [FROM THE LIBRARY OF EDWARD ROBESON TAYLOR, FORMER MAYOR OF SAN FRANCISCO (1907-1910)]
• Publisher: Smith, Elder, & Co., London
• Publication Date: 1898
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket