Shakespeare Head Press- Plutarch: The Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romanes,

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Shakespeare Head Press- Plutarch: The Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romanes,

translated by James Amyot and Thomas North, in 8 Vols. The Shakespeare Head Press, Stratford-upon-Avon, 1928, Limited edition, number 24 of 100 special copies on hand-made paper signed by the artist, title-vignettes and headpieces by Thomas Lowinsky. 8vo. 24x16.5 cm. Fine original half black morocco by "Morley, Oxford", titled and ruled in gilt, t.e.g. Others uncut. VG (8)

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From the library of Michael Kuczynski

Condition Report: All books with fraying/degradation to edges, including some foxing. Please consult images.

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