LEATHER Set;WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE ' S PRINTED 1786 First Edition Oxford RARE
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The Complete Works of WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE!
Printed in 1786-1789.Complete in 6 large volumes.Rare.
FIRST EDITION of this edition with notes by Joseph Rann.
Complete in 6 Large volumes.Clarendon Press, Oxford.Printed in 1786-1789.
These are large books measuring 9 inches tall.
Early sets of Shakespeare are difficult to obtain.Set is gift-able and complete.
FIRST EDITION with notes by Joseph Ra...nn.Sets of Shakespeare from the 18th century are exceedingly difficult to obtain.
This is a high quality printing at the Clarendon Press at Oxford.These are large volumes.Exceedingly well laid out.Wide margins.Thick ink.Quality rag-paper.These are a true pleasure to read.
Bound in the original gilded leather bindings which display beautifully.The Complete Works of WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE.
Complete in 6-volumes, as stated on the title pages.
Oxford; At The Clarendon Press.
Oxford: At the Clarendon Press, MDCCLXXXVI [1786]. To be had of Mess. Rivington, London; Mess. Prince and Cooke, and C. Selwin Rann, Oxford; and of Mess. Pearson and Rollason, Birmingham
Joseph Rann (1733-1811), who was from Birmingham, was educated at Trinity College Oxford, and became vicar of Holy Trinity Coventry, a benefice he held for almost forty years.Jaggard p. 505
The Clarendon Press is an imprint of the Oxford Press, at the Clarendon Building.
This set was printed in 1786-1789!!This is the First edition; which was published over a period of three years:
This set is Over 220 YEARS OLD!!
Sets of Shakespeare from the 1700's are exceptionally difficult to obtain, and are highly desirable!
This is the FIRST EDITION / FIRST PRINTING of this edition; and it contains the first appearance with Joseph Rann's notes.
In addition to being the First Edition of this content; this set was a Fine Press production; being bound in large volumes, the highest quality materials, exceptionally well laid out, good font, good ink, and a true pleasure to read.
Bound in full leather bindings!
Full leather bindings, such as these, were very expensive to produce, and are highly desirable!
Ornately gilded spines, with intricate blindstamp-embossing!
Raised hubs on the spine.
Gilt framing along boards and gilt trimming along edges.
Printed on quality rag paper, and well laid out.
These are large books measuring 9 inches tall! These require approximately 9.5 inches of shelf space.
This is the First edition; which was published over a period of three years: The first 4 volumes were published by the Clarendon Press and the last 2-volumes by J. Cooke, this is standard for this edition. All volumes have a title page and half-title page except volume 4 (the first by J. Cooke) which was been issued with no full title page. There are subscriber notices and erratum indicating where to send payment to receive the next volume, as this set was issued over a period of years. This set is complete in 6 volumes and is textually complete.
This set is in excellent condition for being hundreds of years old; and the covers all strongly attached. The leather is supple and fresh. These bindings are from the late 1700's. The hinges are all strongly attached but there is abrasion and there is some starting, though this doesn't appear to be fragile, has set in so to speak, as further evidenced by it's sheer age. As shown in the pictures, some hinges are cracked externally, as extremity starting but all volumes are further extra-reinforced by the underlying binding cords. Such early sets of Shakespeare are seldom seen. Fully intact and tightly bound. There is some general usage wear/rubs. Printed on quality rag paper and very fresh. Minimal foxing. There are 2 early bookplates, one armorial bookplate depicting 2 running horses, and an early inscription. This is an exceptionally early set of Shakespeare, from the 1700's. Sets of Shakespeare from the 1700's are exceptionally difficult to obtain, and are highly desirable!
This would make an excellent gift and/or addition to any fine library.
Antiquarian books make a great investment, are only going up in value, and are sure to increase the aura of any room or office!
We will pack very securely to ensure safe arrival at your doorstep.
All books are individually wrapped and professionally padded.
Bound in the original 18th century bindings.
This would make an excellent gift and/or addition to any fine library.
Antiquarian books make a great investment, are only going up in value, and are sure to increase the aura of any room or office!
Item # 1864 ap
William Shakespeare
Printed in 1786-1789.Complete in 6 large volumes.Rare.
FIRST EDITION of this edition with notes by Joseph Rann.
Complete in 6 Large volumes.Clarendon Press, Oxford.Printed in 1786-1789.
These are large books measuring 9 inches tall.
Early sets of Shakespeare are difficult to obtain.Set is gift-able and complete.
FIRST EDITION with notes by Joseph Ra...nn.Sets of Shakespeare from the 18th century are exceedingly difficult to obtain.
This is a high quality printing at the Clarendon Press at Oxford.These are large volumes.Exceedingly well laid out.Wide margins.Thick ink.Quality rag-paper.These are a true pleasure to read.
Bound in the original gilded leather bindings which display beautifully.The Complete Works of WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE.
Complete in 6-volumes, as stated on the title pages.
Oxford; At The Clarendon Press.
Oxford: At the Clarendon Press, MDCCLXXXVI [1786]. To be had of Mess. Rivington, London; Mess. Prince and Cooke, and C. Selwin Rann, Oxford; and of Mess. Pearson and Rollason, Birmingham
Joseph Rann (1733-1811), who was from Birmingham, was educated at Trinity College Oxford, and became vicar of Holy Trinity Coventry, a benefice he held for almost forty years.Jaggard p. 505
The Clarendon Press is an imprint of the Oxford Press, at the Clarendon Building.
This set was printed in 1786-1789!!This is the First edition; which was published over a period of three years:
This set is Over 220 YEARS OLD!!
Sets of Shakespeare from the 1700's are exceptionally difficult to obtain, and are highly desirable!
This is the FIRST EDITION / FIRST PRINTING of this edition; and it contains the first appearance with Joseph Rann's notes.
In addition to being the First Edition of this content; this set was a Fine Press production; being bound in large volumes, the highest quality materials, exceptionally well laid out, good font, good ink, and a true pleasure to read.
Bound in full leather bindings!
Full leather bindings, such as these, were very expensive to produce, and are highly desirable!
Ornately gilded spines, with intricate blindstamp-embossing!
Raised hubs on the spine.
Gilt framing along boards and gilt trimming along edges.
Printed on quality rag paper, and well laid out.
These are large books measuring 9 inches tall! These require approximately 9.5 inches of shelf space.
This is the First edition; which was published over a period of three years: The first 4 volumes were published by the Clarendon Press and the last 2-volumes by J. Cooke, this is standard for this edition. All volumes have a title page and half-title page except volume 4 (the first by J. Cooke) which was been issued with no full title page. There are subscriber notices and erratum indicating where to send payment to receive the next volume, as this set was issued over a period of years. This set is complete in 6 volumes and is textually complete.
This set is in excellent condition for being hundreds of years old; and the covers all strongly attached. The leather is supple and fresh. These bindings are from the late 1700's. The hinges are all strongly attached but there is abrasion and there is some starting, though this doesn't appear to be fragile, has set in so to speak, as further evidenced by it's sheer age. As shown in the pictures, some hinges are cracked externally, as extremity starting but all volumes are further extra-reinforced by the underlying binding cords. Such early sets of Shakespeare are seldom seen. Fully intact and tightly bound. There is some general usage wear/rubs. Printed on quality rag paper and very fresh. Minimal foxing. There are 2 early bookplates, one armorial bookplate depicting 2 running horses, and an early inscription. This is an exceptionally early set of Shakespeare, from the 1700's. Sets of Shakespeare from the 1700's are exceptionally difficult to obtain, and are highly desirable!
This would make an excellent gift and/or addition to any fine library.
Antiquarian books make a great investment, are only going up in value, and are sure to increase the aura of any room or office!
We will pack very securely to ensure safe arrival at your doorstep.
All books are individually wrapped and professionally padded.
Bound in the original 18th century bindings.
This would make an excellent gift and/or addition to any fine library.
Antiquarian books make a great investment, are only going up in value, and are sure to increase the aura of any room or office!
Item # 1864 ap
William Shakespeare
