c1900 The Works of Shakspere Imperial Edition Edited by Charles Knight [and] A Biography of William Shakspere

Description

Leather Binding

In a uniform half calf binding, with gilt detailing to the front board of each. Undated, dated using Copac. Originally bound in two volumes, this work has been rebound into three uniform volumes. Featuring the works of the playwright and poet William Shakespeare, and an additional biography to the rear of volume III. The biography, additional notes, and prefaces featured in this set are by Charles Knight the English publisher, editor and author. Born in 1791, Knight was the son of a bookseller and printer entered him into the world of publishing from an early age. After a time as a journalist, and after publishing several of his own works, he became the editor of 'The English Cyclopaedia' in 1853. Profusely illustrated throughout with numerous plates, totalling 44 plate and 2 vignettes. Two plates have been misbound, with a plate being used as a frontispiece to volume II. One plate has been tipped in with colour, most likely by a previous owner. Collated complete. A important edition of the works of Shakespeare with intelligent and informed observations by Knight throughout.