Fine Books and Manuscripts

Yale Shakespeare. Note to f.f.e.p.: "Given to Malcolm B. Vilas, by E. Byrne Hachett, who designed this book which never was published this copy is therefore unique" June 14/1919, in pencil. Printed on handmade paper watermarked PM Fabriano Italy; soiling to spine with ends bumped; edges uncut and some unopened. Limitation statement unnumbered. Hamlet: Rubbing to slipcase with some separation; corners of boards bumped; otherwise inside is fine with no soiling or tears. King Lear: small tear at the top of the folder; otherwise fine.

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