BOOK: Sonnets of Shakespeare 1901 Elston Press., William Shakespeare. Sonnets. Newly imprinted by Clarke Conwell. Elston Press. New York. 1901. Limited edition of 210 copies. Elaborate leather binding with gilt floral decoration signed Blackwell. Silk endpapers. Gilt edged pages.

Provenance: Estate of Huguette Clark

Notes/Literature: Huguette Marcelle Clark (1906-2011) was an heiress and philanthropist, who became well known again late in life as a recluse, living in a hospital for more than 20 years while her mansions remained empty. She was an accomplished artist and musician, having studied under famous portrait painter Tadeusz Styka, and her paintings were exhibited at the Corcoran Gallery, Washington in 1925

Good, slight rubbing to corners of pages, be advised that all lots in this sale will exhibit some degree of wear due to age and/or handling