King Lear by William Shakespeare. Edited by Stanley Wells. London. Folio Society; MMVII (2007).
With the accompanying commentary: William Shakespeare, the History of King Lear. Edited by Stanley Wells. Oxford University Press.
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The Letterpress Shakespeare King Lear. Typesetting in 'Monotype' Baskerville with 'Monotype' Caslon Display by Gloucester typesetting services, stonehouse, Glos printed by hand and eye letterpress, London, on Zerkall mould-made paper. Bound by hand at the Craft Bindery of G. Lachenmaier, Reutlingen, Germany in Nigerian goatskin leather and marble paper by Ann Muir. The edition is limited to 3750 numbered copies for sale to members of the Folio Society, and 25 lettered copies which are not for sale. This is copy number 1884.
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The Folio Society is a British publishing company that produces high-quality, illustrated editions of classic and contemporary books. They focus on creating visually stunning books with attention to typography, paper quality, and binding. Their catalogue includes works of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, children's literature, and more, and the company has won numerous awards for its work in book design and publishing.
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Size: 280 x 386 x 74 mm - slipcase size (approx.)
Condition:
[115pp.]; [i-x, 321pp.]
Books in fine condition. Slipcase near fine with very minor wear and marks. Very minor marks to inside slipcase divider.
