SHAKESPEARE, William.
The Poems of William Shakespeare.
Paradine Publications limited edition of The Poems of William Shakespeare
London: Paradine Publications, 1975.
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Item Number: RRB-148849
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Paradine Publications limited edition facsimile reprint of the Kelmscott Press edition of The Poems of William Shakespeare written in the original 16th and 17th century spelling. Octavo, bound in full limp vellum with gilt titles to the spine, silk ribbon ties, woodcut ornaments, decorative borders, and printed on Invicta parchment substitute. Accompanied by the original prospectus in the original wrappers with spine silk ribbon ties containing the title page, limitations page, paper and binding descriptions, and with a note about William Morris of the Kelmscott Press. The prospectus is initialed on the limitations page by the binder Alfred Brazier, "AJB." One of 100 numbered copies, this is number 66. In fine condition. Housed in a custom blue cloth slipcase. An exceptional example.
English poet, playwright, and actor, William Shakespeare is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. His extant works consist of approximately 38 plays and 154 sonnets. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright to this day. Shakespeare’s early plays were primarily comedies and histories and are regarded as some of the best work ever produced in these genres. He then wrote mainly tragedies including Hamlet, Othello, and Macbeth; and in his late phase wrote tragicomedies, also known as romances.
The Poems of William Shakespeare.
$2,000.00
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