Buy this book on-line Harris, Frank : The Man Shakespeare and His Tragic Life-StoryMitchell Kennerley, New York, 1909
[1909] FIRST EDITION hardcover. [Not a recent New reprint or facsimile -- this is the first edition published in 1909.] Gilt to top edge; deckled fore-edge and bottom edge (usually associated with better books). No dustjacket, believe as issued. Condition: Binding is age darken (with faint soiling), especially spine. Light shelf wear, fraying/chips to top and foot of spine. Two corners showing a tad; bump to top extremity of rear cover. Endpapers: Faint erased pencil notes by bookseller on first free endpaper. Some rubbing to gilt on top edge. Binding tight, not cracked or torn at the hinges. Gilt lettering on top cover and spine in fine condition - not rubbed or chipped. Internally, lightly age toned, several creases to leafs, some chips and short tears to page borders. No stickers, bookplates, writing or underlines in text. Not a former library book. Stored in temperature-controlled environment. Overall Very Good. Here is an uncommon book that reflects passages from Shakespeare and the author's comments or interpretations. The author notes how Shakespeare changed over the years, from younger years to maturity and how his writing reflects the changes. The author recreates Shakespeare - the most complex and passionate personality in the world, whether of life or letters. A wonderful book and a first edition. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly.. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Hard Cover. Jacket: No Dustjacket Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Harris, Frank : The Man Shakespeare and His Tragic Life-Story. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including incunabula, libri rari, first editions, out-of-print books and rare books. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |