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Click here to see our other books! The Histories and Poems of Shakespeare; The Tragedies of Shakespeare; The Comedies of Shakespeare William Shakespeare 1925-1927 Humphrey Milford Oxford University Press : London 7.5" by 5" [8], 1214, [2]; [8], 1315, [3]; [4], xxxviii, [2], 1128, [2pp.] SUMMARY A well presented collection of Shakespeare's works, compiled by Humphrey Milford at the Oxford University Press. Leather Binding Overall Condition: Near Fine This book weighs 3 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 36.99 EU Postage : £ 25.99 European Postage: £ 27.99 Asia Postage: £ 47.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 69.99 DESCRIPTION This collection is bound in half calf, with cloth boards. With an Oxford Binding label to the front paste down. 'The Histories and Poems of Shakespeare' and 'The Tragedies of Shakespeare' were both published in 1925, with 'The Comedies of Shakespeare' being published in 1927. This collection was published by Humphrey Milford at the Oxford University Press. Milford was an English editor who was publisher to the University of Oxford and head of the London branch of the Oxford University press between 1913 and 1945. He strived to make OUP a major worldwide publisher, with a focus on educational material for the general public. He was knighted for his contributions in 1936. This particular collection features Shakespeare's work in a clear, concise format. 'The Histories and Poems of Shakespeare' is comprised of many different works, including The Life and Death of King John, The Tragedy of King Richard the Second, as well as a chapter on Shakespeare's Sonnets. 'The Tragedies of Shakespeare' contains works such as King Lear, Macbeth and Romeo and Juliet. 'The Comedies of Shakespeare' volume includes The Tempest, The Merry Wives of Windsor and A Midsummer Night's Dream, among many others. 'The Comedies of Shakespeare' volume also includes and introduction to the works of Shakespeare by English poet, playwright and novelist, Algernon Charles Swinburne. With a photograph frontispiece of Shakespeare in painting or statue form to each volume. CONDITION In smart half calf binding with brown cloth to the boards and marbled endpapers. Externally, very smart, with light bumping to the extremities and the odd mark to the leather. The occasional mark to the boards and to endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean with the odd handling mark. Overall Condition: Near Fine GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques