Antique Book, 1909, As You Like It, Shakespeare, Illustrated, Hodder & Stoughton
- Condition : Used
- Dispatch : 3 Days
- Brand : Hodder Stoughton
- ID# : 208021661
- Quantity : 1 item
- Views : 19
- Location : United Kingdom
- Seller : Borris_The_Bold (+1092)
- Barcode : None
- Start : Thu 02 May 2024 20:16:05 (BST)
- Close : Tue 11 Jun 2024 20:16:05 (BST)
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Seller's Description
Antique Book, 1909, As You Like It, Shakespeare, Illustrated, Hodder & Stoughton
This sale is for an antique copy of "As You Like It" by William Shakespeare. This edition was printed I believe was printed between 1909 and 1915. As there was no date in the book, this is based on information found about identical copies for sale in various places. This was printed byHodder and Stoughton and contains illustrations by Hugh Thomson. This a hardcover book with original cloth with what looks like gold coloured gilt writing and diagram on the front cover and the spine.
Overall, The book is in very good condition for its age (please see the pictures and description below).
This book would make an excellent gift for collectors of classic books and those who love classic plays and especially William Shakespeare.
Book description from Google:-
"As You Like It is a pastoral comedy by William Shakespeare believed to have been written in 1599 and first published in the First Folio in 1623. The play's first performance is uncertain, though a performance at Wilton House in 1603 has been suggested as a possibility.”
Book Details:-
Author:- William Shakespeare's
Title:- As You Like It
Illustrations By:- Hugh Thomson
Edition:- Illustrated Edition
Size:- 25.5cm x 19.5cm x 5.3cm Approx
Date Published:- 1909 - 1915 (Based on dates of identical copies)
Type:- Hardcover
No of Pages:- 142
Print Location:- London
Published by:- Hodder & Stoughton
Binding:- Full Cloth / Linin Bound
Physical Condition:-
Binding:- Slightly Cracked in some places, no lose pages
Pages:- All present, none missing
Condition of Pages:- Some pages have tiny small brown areas (foxing)
Spine:- Good condition with some scuffs, wear with a bit of a faded appearance (see pictures)
Front & Rear Cover:- Excellent condition with some scuffs (see pictures)
Please note that the listed postage price is for the UK Mainland only (this does not include Islands or Highlands). If outside of the UK Mainland, please contact us for a price to your area. Cash on collection from the Hooe area of Plymouth is also welcome.
As per picture, Please contact us if you have any questions.
Listing Information
| Listing Type | Gallery Listing |
| Listing ID# | 208021661 |
| Start Time | Thu 02 May 2024 20:16:05 (BST) |
| Close Time | Tue 11 Jun 2024 20:16:05 (BST) |
| Starting Bid | Fixed Price (no bidding) |
| Item Condition | Used |
| Bids | 0 |
| Views | 19 |
| Dispatch Time | 3 Days |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Location | United Kingdom |
| Auto Extend | No |
| Binding | Cloth |
| Language | English |
| Year Printed | 1909 |
