Vintage 1949 First Edition Shakespeare of London
Vintage 1949 First Edition Shakespeare of London
Vintage 1949 First Edition Shakespeare of London
Bound in deep crimson cloth with a subtle blind-stamped silhouette of Shakespeare on the front cover, this 1949 first edition of Shakespeare of London by Marchette Chute brings a quiet, scholarly presence to an open reading desk or bedside stack. Published in New York by E.P. Dutton & Company, opening its covers reveals detailed illustrated map endpapers of historic London. A steady literary companion crafted with a reassuring weight and an enduring sense of history for the home.
Features an illustrated historic map of London across the endpapers with gentle age-appropriate cloth toning along the spine while maintaining a tight, intact binding.
Specifications:
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Dimensions: 6" W x 8.75" H x 1" D
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Author: Marchette Chute
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Publisher: E.P. Dutton & Company, Inc., New York
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Publication Date: First Edition, 1949
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Specific Finish Descriptor: Deep Crimson Cloth & Blind-Stamped Silhouette
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Condition: Good vintage condition; strong binding, clean pages, intact map endpapers, and light age-appropriate cloth toning
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Origin/Era: Mid-Century / 1940s
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Material: Paper & Woven Cloth
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