Lot 198
Nonesuch Press.- Shakespeare (William) The Works, 7 vol., limited edition, original russet morocco, 1929-33
Hammer Price: £850
Description
Nonesuch Press.- Shakespeare (William) The Works, edited by Herbert Farjeon, 7 vol., number 1074 of 1600 sets, original russet morocco with double gilt fillet border and small stars at corners, spines titled in gilt, t.e.g., others uncut, some light staining to covers and spines a little faded as usual but appearing on the shelf as a handsome set, all but vol.3 with board slip-cases (slightly spotted or soiled, split to one edge), [Dreyfus 58], 8vo, printed by Walter Lewis at the Cambridge University Press for the Nonesuch Press, 1929-33.
Description
Nonesuch Press.- Shakespeare (William) The Works, edited by Herbert Farjeon, 7 vol., number 1074 of 1600 sets, original russet morocco with double gilt fillet border and small stars at corners, spines titled in gilt, t.e.g., others uncut, some light staining to covers and spines a little faded as usual but appearing on the shelf as a handsome set, all but vol.3 with board slip-cases (slightly spotted or soiled, split to one edge), [Dreyfus 58], 8vo, printed by Walter Lewis at the Cambridge University Press for the Nonesuch Press, 1929-33.