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LIMITED EDITION (750 Sets). 37 Volumes in 6 slipcases, complete and arranged chronologically. 8vo. hardbacks in cream vegetable parchment ('Elephant Hide'), gilt, with gilt and colour decorative quills device to upper boards, in six brown cloth slipcases with cream vegetable parchment title labels, gilt, to spines. Introductions written by famous names in British Theatre such as Olivier, Gielgud, Burton and Richardson. All volumes illustrated in colour by artists such as Salvador Dali, Leslie Hurry, Oliver Messel and Osbert Lancaster. A clean set with no previous owners' markings or inscriptions. Light soiling and fading to some of the slipcases else a VERY GOOD SET in GOOD+ SLIPCASES. (Shelf OFFICE) PLEASE NOTE: VERY Heavy SET (15 kg+) Postage rates vary according to destination, weight and speed. For an accurate overseas quote PLEASE either call or email us before ordering. [AbeBooks shipping quote is based on items weighing up to 1 kilo only]. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.** Pictures available upon request.** Visit our homepage for our shop opening hours. Over 20,000 books in stock - come and browse. PayPal, credit and most debit cards welcome. Books posted worldwide. For any queries please contact us direct.

About First Folio

The First Folio is the first collected edition of William Shakespeare's plays, published in 1623. It is also known as 'Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies'.