The national Shakespeare : a facsimile of the text of the first folio of 1623. Illustrated by Sir J. Noel Paton, R.S.A.: in three volumes
1888, Facsimile Edition. London : William Mackenzie, 69 Ludgate Hill. Edinburgh and Dublin. Near fine set in the original title-blocked pictorial cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Minor Library marks remain. Item #269358
Physical description; 3 vols., [20] plates ; fol. Notes; The first volume (Comedies) has an initial advertisement note stating that the work will appear in two issues: an edition de luxe bound in cloth with gilt tops and rough edges, price three pounds ten shillings per volume; a special edition, with India proof impressions of the engravings, bound in morocco, price five guineas per volume. Title pages in red and black. Subjects; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616) — Bibliography — Folios. 1623 — Facsimiles. Early printed books — 17th century — Facsimiles.
Price: €825.00