Antique Book Shakespeare Fine Rebinding Howard Staunton John Gilbert English

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The Works of Shakespeare
Edited by Howard Staunton - Called the "Staunton Shakespeare".
Illustrations by Sir John Gilbert
Published by … Read more The Works of Shakespeare
Edited by Howard Staunton - Called the "Staunton Shakespeare".
Illustrations by Sir John Gilbert
Published by George Routledge and Sons - London This book date of 1850's? (I cannot see that a date is printed any ware in the book). Contains many illustrations.
Older Fine Rebind: with new end papers, 3/4 calf lather with Real Hand Marbled cover, edge. Plan new end papers. Gold, lettering and decoration on spine.
Some bumps to lather. One Handwritten Name and date (1908) to one of the Org. end papers. Some ageing, yellowing and foxing to pages (see photos) See less