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- Trade name: The Vintage Teacup
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1899 Shakespeare Complete Works 10 Volume Victorian Leather Gilt Antique Book Set 18957
$ 495.00
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**The Works of Shakespeare – Complete 10 Volume Leather Bound Set – 1899**
A magnificent collection of Shakespeare's works, published in 1899 by Macmillan and Co., and edited by C. H. Herford.
Ten beautifully matched antique volumes dressed in rich chocolate-brown leather, their raised-band spines adorned with elaborate gilt floral and leaf-vine ornamentation.
The intricate gold decoration reflects the romantic elegance of late Victorian and Arts & Crafts design, creating a wonderfully distinguished collection reminiscent of a Victorian gentleman's library.
**Collection Details**
- Author: William Shakespeare
- Title: The Works of Shakespeare
- Editor: C. H. Herford
- Publisher: Macmillan and Co.
- Publication Year: 1899
- Complete 10-volume matching collection
- Organized into comedies, histories, and tragedies
- Brown leather bindings with raised bands
- Elaborate gilt-stamped botanical and floral spine decoration
- Beautiful marbled paper and green leather cover details
- Attractive gilt page edges
**A Little Victorian History**
During the late Victorian era, finely bound books were treasured as much for their decorative beauty as for their literary contents.
Rich leather bindings, raised spine bands, intricate gold-leaf ornamentation, and beautifully patterned marbled papers transformed literary collections into miniature works of art.
The flowing botanical designs on these Shakespeare volumes beautifully capture the Arts & Crafts influence of the period, when natural forms and traditional craftsmanship were celebrated.
**Condition**
Remarkable antique condition considering their age.
These beautiful volumes show authentic signs of their 127-year history, including rubbing to the leather, softened and worn corners, some wear along the spine edges, and naturally aged pages.
The elaborate gilt decoration remains wonderfully attractive, retaining much of its original beauty.
No serious damage has been noted.
An attractive, complete antique collection with genuine character and age-related wear. Please examine all photographs carefully as part of the condition description.
**A Distinguished Decorative Collection**
Perfect for a traditional library, Victorian-inspired interior, dark academia bookshelf, antique study, or as a treasured gift for a Shakespeare enthusiast.
The matching chocolate-brown leather spines and intricate antique gold decoration create a particularly beautiful display when arranged together.
**What You Will Receive**
The complete matching set of ten antique Shakespeare volumes pictured.
Decorative props are not included.
Some photographs feature digitally staged antique settings for visual enjoyment. Original photographs are included to show the actual books, their colors, wear, and condition.
Carefully packed for their journey to their new home.
**FREE US SHIPPING**
A beautiful opportunity to own a complete late Victorian Shakespeare collection, with more than a century of literary and decorative history.
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