William Shakespeare “Shakespeare’s Complete Works (2-Volume Set)” Vintage hardcover set 1897

Shakespeare’s Complete Works (2-Volume Set)
This turn-of-the-century two-volume set collects the dramatic and poetic canon of the Western world’s most celebrated playwright.
Published by the W. B. Conkey Company, these volumes present tragedies, comedies, and histories in a handsome antique format.
A distinguished addition to any classical literature shelf, perfect for collectors seeking Victorian-era editions of essential drama.
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#### **Book Details**
* **Author:** William Shakespeare
* **Illustrator:** Not credited (Spine features embossed bust portrait)
* **Publisher:** W. B. Conkey Company
* **Binding:** HARDCOVER
* **Edition Points:** 1897 reprint edition; two complete uniform volumes in publisher’s embossed cloth.
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#### **Condition Report**
* **Overall Grade:** Good+ (G+)/Very Good- (VG-)
* **Cover & Spine:** Maroon cloth over boards with blind stamping; spines somewhat sunned with heads and tails bumped and the cloth shows wear, volume 1 tail is frayed; silver-white bust vignettes and lettering on spine remain legible with light rubbing.  Board corners are bumped with frayed cloth at the tips.
* **Text Block & Pages:** Pages are tanned around the periphery, block are tight and square;  outer block edges show light moisture exposure midway down, not visible on the pages internally; volume 2 has approximately 10 little, shallow pinholes in outer block edge. Previous owner inscription in ink (“Personal Jeff”) on front endpapers.
* **Binding:** Hardcover boards; Volume I has back inner hinge starting, while text block remains intact; Volume II has the front hinge starting with exposed mull webbing.
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