A handsome late Victorian edition of The Complete Works of Shakespeare, published by Ward, Lock & Co. and edited by William Michael Rossetti.
This substantial illustrated volume contains the complete plays and poems of William Shakespeare together with a critical biography, glossary and numerous illustrations. Bound in the publisher's original decorative blue cloth with striking gilt and black blocking, it is an attractive example of late nineteenth-century book design as well as a practical reading edition.
Edited by the Pre-Raphaelite writer and critic William Michael Rossetti, this edition was produced for a wide readership while maintaining a scholarly approach to Shakespeare's works. Its original decorative binding and well-preserved interior make it equally suited to collectors and those looking for an attractive Victorian library edition.
Key Information
- Title: The Complete Works of Shakespeare
- Author: William Shakespeare
- Editor: William Michael Rossetti
- Publisher: Ward, Lock & Co., London & New York
- Date: c.1890
- Binding: Original decorative publisher's blue cloth
- Language: English
- Format: Hardback
Condition Report
- Original decorative publisher's cloth binding with gilt and black decoration.
- Binding remains firm and sound.
- Light rubbing and minor shelf wear consistent with age.
- Pages are generally clean with light age toning.
- Numerous illustrations throughout.
- A very presentable Victorian copy.