Antique 1899 Shakespeare – Complete Works

Published by James Pott & Co. (New York), printed by William Collins, Sons & Co. (London & Glasgow).

📖 Details:

• Year: 1899

• Biographical introduction by Henry Glassford Bell

• “Note on the Illustrations” signed Austin Brereton, Dec. 1899

• 65 photo-engravings of famous stage actors (Henry Irving, Ellen Terry, Sarah Bernhardt, etc.)

• Burgundy cloth binding with ornate gilt design

📝 Condition:

• Binding tight, some edge and spine wear

• Light foxing (age spotting) on some pages

• Owner’s stamp (Abington, PA)

• Overall clean text and illustrations remain sharp

🎭 Why Collectors Like It:

A richly illustrated late-Victorian Shakespeare edition, prized for its actor portraits and decorative binding. A handsome display piece and a genuine 19th-century collectible.

📦 Shipping:

Ships securely in a box with padding.