Lot 266
  • 266

Shakespeare, William

Estimate
800 - 1,200 USD
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Description

  • The Merry Wives of Windsor. [London: 1664]
  • paper, ink, leather
Folio (11 3/4 x 8 in.; 298 x 203 mm). 11 leaves only (pp 36–60), extracted from the Third Folio; tear in final leaf skillfully repaired. Half green morocco, spine gilt-lettered, marbled boards; spine trifle faded, joints with some wear.

Condition

Condition as described in catalogue entry.
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