THE POEMS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE, According to the Text of the Original Copies, including the Lyrics, Songs, and Snatches found in his Dramas.

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Limited edition. Publisher's original limp yapped vellum, titles in gilt to the spine. Four silk ties. Arranged, and collated with the originals by F. S. Ellis, and printed at the Essex House Press, under the care of C. R. Ashbee. With large woodcut initial capitals by Reginald Savage. Printed in black and red. A fine copy, the binding square and firm, all four ties present as called for. The contents, entirely uncut and with the small red morocco bookplate of Charles De Forest to the front pastedown, are otherwise clean throughout. Housed in an elegant early 20th century full blue morocco slipcase with five raised bands and titles in gilt to the spine. Issued in a limited edition of 450 copies, this example is hand-numbered 425. Further details and images for any of the items listed are available on request. Lucius Books welcomes direct contact with our customers. Seller Inventory # 23213

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