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SHAKESPEARE, WILLIAM. 1564-1616.
The Dramatic Works of Shakespeare, revised by George Steevens. London: W. Bulmer and Co. for John and Josiah Boydell, [1791-] 1802.

5 December 2019, 10:00 EST
New York

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SHAKESPEARE, WILLIAM. 1564-1616.

The Dramatic Works of Shakespeare, revised by George Steevens. London: W. Bulmer and Co. for John and Josiah Boydell, [1791-] 1802.
9 volumes. Folio (424 x 318 mm). Half-titles, 96 engraved plates. Contemporary diced brown calf, rebacked, retaining original green morocco lettering pieces. Lacking "Directions to the Bookbinder" leaf, corners bumped, foxing.
WITH: Another. 9 volumes. Folio (420 x 318 mm). Half-titles, 96 engraved plates. Late 19th/early 20th century half morocco and boards, marbled edges. Scuffing, extremities rubbed, scattered foxing.

Josiah Boydell's monumental edition of Shakespeare, illustrated with specially commissioned engravings after paintings by Reynolds, Hamilton, Opie, Westall, Northcote and others.

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