View Larger Image   Shakespeare Hand Tooled Leather Gilt 1855   Description: Offering this awesome old edition of the Works of William Shakespeare - comprising his dramatic and poetical works, complete; accurately printed from the text of the corrected copy left by the late George Stevens, Esq. with glossary and notes and a memoir by Alexander Chalmers, A.M. Published by Phillips, Sampson, & Co New York, 1855. Beautiful hand tooled leather hardboards, Shakespeare's name is in gold gilt on front & back boards and on hubbed spine. This book was made when bookmaking was an art. The back has the same intricate detailing as the front. Book measures 9 3/4 x 6 3/4 x 3 inches thick. Hardboards have edge rubbing, spine edges have a tiny amount of chipping; front hinge had started separating, but has been reattached securely on the inside with professional book repair tape, so it is now solid. Leather has been given a coat of book leather restorer to help protect and keep the leather supple. Inside has the drop down hinges so book lays flat when open. End papers are a beautiful marbled brown. Page edges on all three sides are gold gilt. Pages are clean, printed double column, there are 12 full page steel engravings - one of Shakespeare, and the others of characters in his writings. Each has a onion skin covering (except Shakespeare) which was probaby not acid free as each engraving has some brown foxing fortunately only on the white part of the page, not the engraving itself. We have more photos available upon request. This 149 year old book is a testimony of the quality of workmanship and how important books were at that time. A very handsome volume that is a must have for your library - beautiful for display! Please email with any questions. We accept VISA, MASTER CARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS, CASH, PAYPAL, MONEY ORDERS, PERSONAL CHECKS.     Contact:   Great Expectations Antiques Seller:   Dealer/Mall    View Seller's Policy Seller Accepts:   We accept VISA, MASTER CARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS, PAYPAL, CASH, US POST OFFICE POSTAL MONEY ORDERS ONLY (ALL OTHER MONEY ORDERS WILL BE RETURNED), AND PERSONAL CHECKS. To order please click on the easy to use shopping cart. **INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS**PAYMENT BY CREDIT CARD PREFERRED** WE ONLY ACCEPT INTERNATIONAL POST OFFICE POSTAL MONEY ORDERS - PURCHASED AT YOUR GOVERNMENT POST OFFICE - IN US DOLLARS - ALL OTHER MONEY ORDERS WILL BE RETURNED. **ALL INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMS FEES, DUTIES, TAXES, BROKERAGE FEES ARE TO BE PAID BY THE BUYER**     Price:   $195.00  USD   Convert Currency Quantity Available:   1 Est. Shipping:   $7.00 USD Ship Internationally:   Yes   (Quoted at time of purchase) Shipping Paid By:   Buyer     Reference #:   GEB3625 Condition:   Very Good Circa:   1855 Maker:   Phillips, Sampson, & Co New York Additional photos

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