Sentiments and similes of William Shakespeare : a classified selection of similes, definitions, descriptions, and other remarkable passages in the plays and poems of Shakespeare / by Henry Noel Humphreys.
Edition:
Second edition.
Published / Created:
London : Longmans, Brown, Green, Longmans, and Roberts, MDCCCLVII [1857]
Physical Description:
[6],100 p. ; 20 cm.
Holdings:
Rare Books and ManuscriptsPR2771 .H86 1857Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Printed by Spottiswoode & Co., New-Street-square.One of eight Victorian titles bound in black papier mâché by commercial firms.--Cf. McLean.First page of text chromolithographed; gold ruling and initials decorate pages throughout.T.p. within gold decorated border with lettering in gilt, maroon and black.McLean, R. Victorian book design, p. 111BAC: British Art Center copy bound in original papier mâché binding. The black ornate frame is set in a border with a red background showing through the strap-work. A terracotta oval medallion relief of Shakespeare's head is inserted in the center of the upper board. A similiar relief of his initials in terracotta is inserted on the back. With gilt edges and yellow endpapers.
Subject Terms:
Shakespeare, William, 1564–1616 -- Quotations. | Longmans, Brown, Green, Longmans, and Roberts -- Publisher. | Spottiswoode & Co. -- Printer.