Description
This book is a rare luxury edition of William Shakespeare's works, specifically Volume III from the Elgin Edition. Published in 1901 by John D. Morris & Company in Philadelphia, Pa., this numbered edition is #306 out of 1000 copies. It features "Much Ado About Nothing" and "Pericles" among other Shakespearean plays, all in English. The book is leather-bound, illustrated, with beautiful marbled boards, decorated endpapers, gilt upper edges. Tissue protected frontis with other illustrations throughout.
In excellent condition and unread. Tight binding, no writing, no missing loose or torn pages.
Gilt title and decoration to spine. Some chipping to upper spine caps, minor wear to lower spine cap, tips. Rough cut outer and lower edges, some uncut pages.
Reserve: $200.00
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In excellent condition and unread. Tight binding, no writing, no missing loose or torn pages.
Gilt title and decoration to spine. Some chipping to upper spine caps, minor wear to lower spine cap, tips. Rough cut outer and lower edges, some uncut pages.
Reserve: $200.00
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
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Shakespeare’s Works Elgin Ed. Deluxe Vol. III #306/1000 Much Ado, Pericles 1901
Estimate $250-$300
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Bound in History: Antiquarian Books Auction
May 19, 2026 1:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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