Charles Simond — Shakespeare Raconte a la Jeunesse

Paris, Librairie Felix Juven, c1888. Cloth. An uncommon volume on certain works of Shakespeare in very attractive and ornate cloth binding. Written in French and with plates and decorative embellishments throughout, the volumes deal with historical context of several of Shakespeare's works, such as Henry VI, Julius Caesar and other works based on non-fictional characters. Contains the bookbinders' label of E. Constantin. In a decorative cloth binding with gilt detailing. Externally sound; some wear to the joints, extremities, boards and backstrip, as well as significant tenderness to hinges and a small closed tear to backstrip. Internally, the pages are generally firmly bound, although there is tenderness in places, and the pages are largely bright and clean, although there are instances of spotting and age toning throughout, as well as an ink inscription to endpages. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .