Verlag: The New Shakespeare Society, London, 1880
Anbieter: Anybook.com, Lincoln, Vereinigtes Königreich
Zustand: Poor. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Foxed covers; clean text.
Verlag: Chatto and Windus Duffield and C, 1907
Anbieter: Kennys Bookshop and Art Galleries Ltd., Galway, GY, Irland
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Zustand: USED_GOOD. 1907. 1st Edition Thus, The Shakspeare Library. Hardcover. "First half-title: The Shakespeare library . General editor Professor I. Gollancz . "From the first folio of 1623." Commissioning organisation: edited by W.G. Boswell-Stone. xxi p., 1 B., 68 p. 22 cm. Associated Names: Boswell-Stone, W. G. Associated Dates: 1845-1904, Original waxed cloth. A good copy. Presentation copy stamped on title page.". Not a first edition copy. . . .
Verlag: Duffield & Company, New York, NY., 1907
Anbieter: Hoffman Books, ABAA, IOBA, Columbus, OH, USA
Hardcover. Zustand: USED_VERYGOOD. Limited edition of 1000 with half (500) "reserved for America" complete in 13 volumes in publisher's bindings with some modest light soiling and wear. Previous owner name and date but otherwise bright internally. Original prospectus laid in. (1907-1909.).
Verlag: Chatto and Windus, London, 1907
Anbieter: Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, Vereinigtes Königreich
Verbandsmitglied: PBFA
Vellum. Zustand: Very Good Indeed. None (illustrator). A quarter vellum-bound edition of Shakespeare's brilliant comedy play, with a foreword by Walter George Boswell-Stone. Widely believed to have been written between 1590 and 1592, 'The Taming of the Shrew' is a comedy play depicting the courtship of Petruchio and Katherina; over the course of the play, Petruchio 'tames' Katherina in order to make her a compliant and docile bride, using psychological cruelties such as not allowing her to eat or drink. It has been widely adapted across opera, stage, screen and ballet.William Shakespeare (1564-1616) remains one of the most influential and recognisable figures in the history of English literature, seen as the world's greatest dramatist. His work consists of thirty-nine plays, over one hundred and fifty sonnets and three long narrative poems. His plays continue to be widely studied and adapted across a plethora of forms, and consist of tragedies, such as 'Romeo and Juliet', histories, including his biographies of English Kings such as 'Richard III', and comedies, such as 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'.Containing a bookplate to celebrate the tercentenary of the First Folio of Shakespeare's plays in 1623 printed by the Shakespeare Association and presented by Sir Charles Wakefield. In a quarter paper vellum binding. Externally generally smart, with the spine a touch discoloured and bumped at the head and tail, as well as a little bumping to the extremities. Tercentenary bookplate to the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are uncut, in some places unopened, and generally bright and clean, with just the odd spot. Very Good Indeed. book.