Antique Works of Shakespeare Imperial Edition Charles Knight 2 Vols
$525.95
Antique Works of Shakespeare Imperial Edition Charles Knight 2 Vols
The Works of Shakespeare – Imperial Edition
Edited by Charles Knight
Virtue & Co., London – Victorian, c.1870s
Complete Two Volume Set
A magnificent large-format Victorian edition of the works of William Shakespeare, edited by the celebrated publisher and Shakespeare scholar Charles Knight.
Published in London by Virtue & Co., the Imperial Edition is particularly desirable for its impressive folio format and its numerous full-page steel engraved illustrations, produced after works by notable Victorian artists including W. P. Frith, C. R. Leslie, D. Maclise, E. M. Ward, H. S. Marks and others.
The volumes retain their handsome period bindings with raised spine bands, gilt lettering and decorative gilt tooling. The title page describes the set as “The Works of Shakespeare – Imperial Edition – Edited by Charles Knight – With Illustrations on Steel.”
An imposing decorative set as well as an important example of Victorian Shakespeare publishing.
Condition: Both volumes show age-related wear to the bindings, particularly rubbing and wear as clearly shown in the photographs. Volume I has a couple of loose pages, but the set is complete. Please study photographs carefully as they form an important part of the description.
Two substantial and very heavy antique volumes – an impressive library, collector’s or decorative set
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