William Shakespeare — Shakespeare&Apos;S Songs and Sonnets

London, Sampson Low, Marston, Searle and Rivington Limited , c1862. Hardback. A delightfully illustrated series of Shakespeare's songs and sonnets by Sir John Gilbert. A careful reproduction in miniature of Sir John Gilbert's beautiful illustrations to the songs and sonnets of William Shakespeare. Originally published in 1862In the original quarter cloth binding, with illustrated boards.Gilbert was an English artist and engraver best known for his illustrations and wood-engravings he produced for the Illustrated London News. With ten leaves containing illustrations in full colour. Collated, complete. In the original quarter cloth binding, with illustrated boards. Externally, with wear to the boards and spine head and tail. Damp stains and marks to the boards. Front hinge is weak and rear hinge has failed. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with the odd spot. The odd tide mark affecting the borders of the pages, not affecting the illustrations. Good Only . Ill.: Sir John Gilbert. Good Only .