Author: SHAKESPEARE, WILLIAM
Title: The Tragedies, the Comedies and the Histories of Shakespeare (3-Volume Set)
Description: New York: The Heritage Press, 1959. Hardcover. ISBN: 1771645210. The complete Tragedies, Comedies and Histories of the great William Shakespeare are grouped together in this hefty, three-volume deluxe reprint set. Tragedies with an introduction by George Rylands and with woodcut engraved illustrations by Agnes Miller Parker. Comedies with an introduction by Tyrone Guthrie and illustrations by Edward Ardizzone. Histories introduced by James G. McManaway and woodcut engraved illustrations by John Farleigh. The set has been edited by Peter Alexander, who has also provided an introduction to each play and a glossary of antiquated terms at rear of each volume. --- In patterned peach-toned illustrated paper-covered boards backed in cream quarter cloth. With titling & decorations in gilt on brown spine blocks, tan topstain and tan endpapers. Each volume in a brown paper-covered slipcase. Sandglass leaflets not present. --- Overall condition of these books is Near Fine, lacking markings or apparent damages with the exception of Tragedies, which has a penciled name to ffep. Structurally sound slipcases with a few spots of soiling, else undamaged. (NOTE: Due to the weight of this item, extra shipping charges may be requested.); Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; xxii, 1362; xlviii, 1120; xxi, 1016 pages. Near Fine .

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