Tales from Shakespeare by Charles and Mary Lamb, published by Bickers and Son, London, in 1883. This beautifully produced Victorian edition presents twenty of Shakespeare's plays retold in prose, making them accessible to younger readers while retaining the spirit and language of the original works.
Bound in an attractive decorative publisher's cloth with gilt, black and red stamped ornamentation, the volume is typical of the high-quality gift books produced during the late Victorian period. The book includes illustrated plates with tissue guards and remains an attractive example of nineteenth-century bookbinding.
A desirable edition for collectors of Shakespeare, Victorian literature and decorative antique books.
Key Information
- Title: Tales from Shakespeare
- Authors: Charles Lamb & Mary Lamb
- Publisher: Bickers and Son, 1 Leicester Square, London
- Publication Date: 1883
- Edition: Victorian Edition
- Binding: Original decorative publisher's cloth with gilt decoration
- Language: English
- Format: Hardback
- Illustrations: Full-page illustrated plates with tissue guards
Condition Report
- Original decorative cloth binding in good condition.
- Bright gilt decoration to the front board.
- Light rubbing and age-related wear to the binding.
- Pages clean with light foxing and age toning throughout.
- Illustrated plates complete with tissue guards.
- Binding remains firm and sound.