Bidspirit auction | Twelve Leather Bound Volumes, Works

Twelve Leather Bound Volumes, Works of Shakespeare (English, 1564-1616) and Twenty-One Miniature - Description: Twelve volumes of the works of Shakespeare, 'Imperial Edition, ' printed in 1901 by Hamilton Book Company, Chicago. Features red leather binding, floral gilt motifs, and marbled covers. Also includes twenty-one Knickerbocker Leather & Novelty Co. miniature Shakespeare volumes. Markings & Inscriptions: Marked Date: 1901 Maker: Hamilton Book Company, Knickerbocker Leather & Novelty Co., William Shakespeare (English, 1564-1616) Dimensions: 7.5” x 5.5” x 1.75”. Stack measures 19”. Miniatures measure 3.25” x 2.25”. Provenance: From a Phoenixville, Pennsylvania collection. Condition: Good condition. Minor wear to book covers, a few tears to spines and wear to edges.