DOUCE, Francis

Illustrations of Shakspeare, and of Ancient Manners (Two Volumes) [Shakespeare]

London: Longman, Hurst, Rees and Orme, 1807. J. Berryman. First Edition. Hardcover. 8vo. Pp. xv, 525; 499. Illustrated with woodcuts. Index. Bound in three-quarter dark brown roan over marbled boards, marbled endpapers and edges, raised bands, gilt decoration and blind stamped lettering on spines. Boards rubbed and edges chafed, corners bumped, joint of Vol. I starting. Owner signed in ink on initial blank: Chas. W. Ward New York May 22nd 1865. Good+. Item #4848

The great antiquarian's controversial Shakespeare commentary. Although extremities are worn, set remains well bound.

Price: $175.00