The Poems of William Shakespeare, William Shakespeare — Limited Edition

£140.00

The Poems of William Shakespeare, William Shakespeare — Limited Edition

Name: The Poems of William Shakespeare, William Shakespeare — Limited Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6154
Price: 140.00 GBP
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Publication: New York, The Limited Editions Club, 1941

Formatting: 2 vols. 4to, unpaginated.

Condition Report: Near Fine. The two volumes present exceptionally well, housed in the original publisher's slipcase. The quarter off-white cloth spines remain unusually bright and clean, free from the toning or handling marks that commonly afflict this binding, while the gilt spine titling is crisp and unoxidised. The terracotta and gold patterned paper boards are vibrant and unfaded, retaining sharp, square corners and showing virtually no shelf wear to the extremities. Internally, the text blocks are immaculate; the bindings are tight and secure, and the thick, high-quality pages are pristine, bright, and devoid of any spotting or prior ownership inscriptions. The accompanying paper-covered slipcase is in Very Good condition, remaining structurally sound but exhibiting moderate rubbing along the edges and corners, alongside a small nick and wear at the top edge near the printed spine label, which itself remains fully intact and legible.

Catalogue Note: This is the highly regarded Limited Editions Club production of Shakespeare's poems, issued in 1941 and strictly limited to 1,500 numbered copies.

The set was meticulously designed and decorated by the eminent American typographer Bruce Rogers, and this edition is signed by him. The text is edited by Herbert Farjeon, who carefully preserved the original spelling and punctuation of the First Folio and early quartos, accompanied by an insightful introduction by Louis Untermeyer.

The Limited Editions Club Shakespeare is celebrated for its elegant typography and exceptional production values.

While copies of this two-volume poetry set are not exceptionally rare on the open market, locating an example in such bright, well-preserved condition, particularly with the vulnerable white cloth spines remaining pristine, is uncommon, making it a highly desirable acquisition for collectors of fine press editions.

A visually striking and tactile presentation of the Bard's timeless verse, this beautifully crafted set gathers William Shakespeare's complete poetic works across two handsome volumes. Volume I contains the majestic narrative poems Venus and Adonis and The Rape of Lucrece, while Volume II presents his immortal Sonnets, alongside A Lover's Complaint, The Passionate Pilgrim, Sonnets to Sundry Notes of Music, and the enigmatic The Phoenix and Turtle. Produced with the highest standards of mid-twentieth-century book arts, it offers an immersive reading experience that honours the enduring legacy of the greatest writer in the English language.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: William Shakespeare

Book Publisher: The Limited Editions Club

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Antiquarian

Genre: Poetry

Book edition: Limited Edition

Signed: Yes

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Book Publication Year: 1941

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Bruce Rogers

Book Series: The Limited Editions Club

Country/region of manufacture: New York, United States

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