Shakspearian Tales in Verse by Mrs. Valentine circa 1880 Antique; good, antique, hardcover book with gilt edges (see photos) and pictorial gilt boards; the book is clean, square, and -- but for the prior owner's name and inscription on the front free end page (see photo) -- free of any markings showing slight tearing along gutters (see photo) and well thumbed and age-toned pages (see photos) but otherwise showing only light additional wear; pictorial boards show moderate shelf wear, including a significant tear to the fabric on the front cover (see photo), significant rubbing and bumping along the edges (see photos), to the corners (see photos), and to the head and foot of the spine (see photo) but remain in good condition; profusely illustrated by R. Andre; published circa 1880s by F. Warne & Co.; Shakespearian Tales in Verse; purchaser signature may be required upon delivery. K3 EB
