The Sonnets of William Shakespeare New Light and Old Evidence

William Shakespeare; Countess de Chambrun

Published by G. P. Putnam's Sons, London, 1913

About this Item

The first edition of Countess de Chambrun's interesting work of literary criticism on the sonnets of Shakespeare, illustrated throughout. The first edition of this work. A fascinating work of literary criticism, discussing and analysing in depth the many sonnets of William Shakespeare. Illustrated with a frontispiece, and eleven plates. Collated, complete. Written by Clara Longworth de Chambrun, an American patron of the arts. Chambrun was also scholar of Shakespeare. Bookseller's label to the verso to the front endpaper. Prior owner's ink inscription to the verso to the front endpaper and to the recto to the front free endpaper. In a full speckled calf binding. Externally, smart. A little rubbing to the joints and spine. Prior owner's ink inscription to the verso to the front endpaper and to the recto to the front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Prior owner's ink inscription to the plate facing page 42. Near Fine. Seller Inventory # 675P12

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Sonnets of William Shakespeare New Light...

Publisher: G. P. Putnam's Sons, London

Publication Date: 1913

Binding: Leather

Illustrator: Not Stated

Condition: Near Fine

Edition: First edition.

Book Type: book