Shakespeare is regarded as the greatest writer in the english language, and probably the bestknown figure in all of world literature. The allied newspaper set complements the national librarys holdings of the miniature ellen terry shakespeare edition of the complete works published by david bryce of glasgow around 1904. Complete works of shakespeare by william shakespeare 1904. A set of two miniature shakespeare classics, much ado about nothing and as you like it. The complete works of william shakespeare by william. Miniature shakespeare shakespeare birthplace trust. This collection contains all plays in several small books. Toma ne otkrivalis, na, 1957 by na and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Includes play synopses, character profiles and illustrations. The camp is open to ages 818 and is housed at creighton university dept.
What is the value of the complete set of the works of william shakespeare in miniature printed by andersons edinburgh ltd circa 1935. Antique 1910s william shakespeare miniature by retroreaction. When arranged in order, the spines create a visually stunning montage of scenes from the bards a compact and gorgeous collection of the bards complete works that looks amazing on your bookshelf. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
The works of william shakespeare miniature printed books. The special collections library at illinois state university acquired the series in summer 2016 call number z1033. The complete works of william shakespeare knickerbocker classics. Make offer complete set 24 vintage shakespeare s works mini knickerbocker leather book 1900. All of the bards works have been published in miniature format.
New listing shakespeare s the comedy of errors 1939 lec john austen illustrations, numbered. Originally published by the oxford university press, and known as the oxford shakespeare. Antiquarian and collectable books with miniature for sale ebay. Complete works of shakespeare book with leatherbound cover. Miniature books could be easily be carried in the pocket of a waistcoat or a womans reticule. The number of miniature shakespeare books published around the turn of the century reflects a society that highly valued classic works and little books that could be tucked away in a pocket. An as new the miniature shakespeare library within a beautiful presentation box. I work at one of the largest bookstores in the us and i get this and similar questions all the time. Take a look at mareikes post about the various miniature editions of shakespeare s works that we get to keep in our collections.
The font is rather difficult to read and the books. The moor of venice a hand painted miniature book, edited by w j craig 1903 the comedies histories and tragedies of mr. Works of william shakespeare miniature handy 6 volume edition antique 1800s. Reviewed in the united kingdom on 17 february 2019. There are 23 miniature books of the works of shakespeare set in wooden box. Complete set 24 vintage shakespeare s works mini knickerbocker leather book 1900. Shakespeare the complete works pembroke edition 1903 thomas y. Beautifully bound individual books and collected works of william shakespeare. Complete set of shakespeare s works, including the. Buy the complete works of william shakespeare book online at best prices in india on. Rare and collectible books by william shakespeare abebooks. In 1904, shakespeare s complete works was published in a series, each book measuring 2 18 x 1 38 inches jones.
The national library owns both a 40 volume and a 20 volume two plays per. Standards for what may be termed a miniature rather than just a small book have changed through time. Art 1957 tom did not open\uiliam shekspir polnoe sobranie sohineniiy v 8mi tt. The original electronic source for this server was the complete mobytm. Today, most collectors consider a book to be miniature only if it is 3 inches or smaller in height, width, and thickness, particularly in the united states. I have been given a hard leather bound book in a present of the complete works of shakespeare. The complete works of shakspere revised from the original editions, with historical and analytical introductions to each play, also notes explanatory and critical and a life of the poet. When arranged in order, the spines create a visually stunning montage. The works of william shakespeare 40 volume miniature. It is a 40 volume complete works of william shakespeare printed in scotland by andersons edinburgh ltd. Buy the complete works of william shakespeare book online. The miniature shakespeare william shakespeare alibris. Antique fiction books, miniature complete works of shakespeare.
Great savings free delivery collection on many items. This site has offered shakespeare s plays and poetry to the internet community since 1993. Free download or read online the complete works pdf epub book. Welcome to the webs first edition of the complete works of william shakespeare. With this beautiful edition, you can enjoy shakespeare s enduring literary legacy again and again. Start by marking the complete works of william shakespeare 37 plays, 160 sonnets and 5 poetry books with active table of contents as want to read. Today, miniature books are produced both as fine works of craft and as commercial products found in chain bookstores. What is the value of the complete set of the works of william.
The volumes contain all of his plays, poetry, sonnets and also include a biography. The complete works of william shakespeare by shakespeare. The library has purchased a most unusual set of shakespeares complete works to add to its collections. Complete shakespeare miniature library by william shakespeare.
Complete set 24 vintage shakespeares works mini knickerbocker leather book 1900. One of the complete works of william shakespeare in allied newspaper miniature series. Complete works of william shakespeare in miniature national. The oxford miniature shakespeare the complete works all six volumes. Craig in forty volumes by william shakespeare jan 1, 1903. An attractive complete set of 40 miniature books with a vintage custom made wooden bookcase. Charming set of shakespeare s works in 40 miniature books, each measuring approximately 5 x 3,5 cm and cleverly displayed on a. This volume also features shakespeare s complete poetry, including the sonnets. Make offer 10 antique 1920s shakespeare works miniature leather books knickerbocker set miniature complete works of william shakespeare 1905 london. William shakespeare 15641616 is acknowledged as the greatest dramatist of all time. The complete works of shakespeare versus deep learning ubergeek andrej karpathy had the bright idea of training a recurrent neural network on the complete works of shakespeare.
When arranged in order, the spines create a visually stunning montage of scenes from the bards plays. Complete shakespeare miniature library, book by william. This twelvevolume boxed set contains the complete works of william shakespeare 154 sonnets, 6 poems, and 37 plays in a miniature format that looks wonderful on your shelf. Miniature books were produced for personal convenience. Some editions include several works which were not completely of shakespeare s authorship collaborative writings, such as the two noble kinsmen, which was a collaboration with john fletcher. Miniature box set containing three novelty shakespeare books in a hardback slipcase. There is, however, something slightly different about these books. Apr 02, 2019 online shopping from a great selection at books store. Miniature shakespeare for sale in uk view 16 bargains. Complete works of shakespeare, miniature leather bound books and book shelf. Complete works of william shakespeare is the standard name given to any volume containing all the plays and poems of william shakespeare. The complete works of william shakespeare collects all 37 of the immortal bards comedies, tragedies, and historical plays in a collectible edition. Why we are fascinated by miniature books books the guardian. First produced in 1987 by the reduced shakespeare company, this show toured various renaissance festivals and smaller venues before landing at the edinburgh fringe.
The set were printed for the inauguration of the shakespeare memorial theatre in 1932. A very interesting complete set of shakespeare s works printed in miniature and housed in the original miniature bookcase. Publisher david bryce was known for his miniature versions of famous works. The main characters of this classics, poetry story are. The titles of the characters in the plays are abbreviated. Miniature works of shakespeare national library of scotland. The complete works of william shakespeare by william shakespeare.
Take a look at mareikes post about the various miniature editions of shakespeares works that we get to keep in our collections. Jun 23, 2016 home explore shakespeare blogs miniature shakespeare publisher david bryce was known for his miniature versions of famous works. Complete shakespeare miniature library miniature libraries. Pdf the complete works book by william shakespeare free. Miniature complete works of william shakespeare 1905 london. The complete set was initially offered as a gift for newspaper subscribers. Make offer the works of shakespeare, miniature 12 volume complete works, 1880 rare, good tell us what you think opens in new window or tab side refine panel. Julius caesar macmillan new but may have marks and slight chips but nothing major more avail if needed inbox for info please see my other items pickup delivered anywhere in uk area may be able to deliver for petrol fee if not to far. When arranged in order, the spines create a visually stunning montage of. King kenry vi mini book set of 2 by william shakespeare 1920s knickerbocker leather and novelty co. This group includes 10 total works by shakespeare including.
Bound in faux leather papercovered boards, with gilt lettering. Antiques atlas miniature complete works of shakespeare. Antiquarian and collectable books with miniature for sale. Charming set of shakespeares works in 40 miniature books, each measuring approximately 5 x 3. The first edition of the novel was published in 1623, and was written by william shakespeare. Overall, the book is in very good condition with top edge gilt, binding tight, paper inside bright. Both the limited editions club and easton press published sets of the complete works. History of shakespeare in miniature vestpocket shakespeare. A compact and gorgeous collection of the bards complete works that looks amazing on your bookshelf. Unfollow shakespeare miniature books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The miniature shakespeare library in twelve volumes. I strive for positive feedback, harmonious relations and even some friendships.
With the complete works of william shakespeare abridged, chesapeake shakespeare pulls a rabbit out of a tattered hat with this fun riff on the bard. William shakespeare miniature books set of complete works. He excels in plot, poetry and wit, and his talent encompasses the great tragedies of hamlet, king lear, othello and macbeth as well as the moving history plays and the comedies such as a midsummer nights dream, the taming of the shrew and as you like it with their magical. Rare and collectible books by william shakespeare by lily king considered the greatest writer in the english language, william shakespeare s works are among the worlds most widely read, most intensely studied, and most passionately collected. William shakespeare together with his poems and sonnets with introductions and footnotes by w. The works of shakespeare, miniature 12 volume complete works, 1880 rare, good. Pocket shakespeare set boxed complete 8 vols yardley miniature. Charming set of shakespeares works in 40 miniature books, each measuring approximately 5 x 3,5 cm and cleverly displayed on a custommade miniature shelf which stands 22,5 x 20 x 6,5 cm hxwxd. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 1248 pages and is available in leather bound format. The vestpocket shakespeare set is a collection of forty miniature 3. The book size is smaller than a regular book, but still ok.
Ebay selling william shakespeare my ebay it works miniatures books livros livres book. The goal of camp shakespeare is to help kids shed the fear of shakespeare s text, and to discover the magic and fun of the immortal bard through performance. Complete shakespeare miniature library miniature libraries 9781684126354. What is the best version of william shakespeare complete. Miniature shakespeare for sale in uk view 60 bargains. Make offer 10 antique 1920s shakespeare works miniature leather books knickerbocker set. Hello there, i have an antique mini box set of shakspeares works currently. Rare and collectible books by william shakespeare include early folio. There are so many to chose from but some with impressive sounding names like yale or oxford are useless and others like the arden or riverside may. It produces remarkably good output for an algorithm which not only knows nothing about shakespeare, but cant even tell a noun from a verb. Photo features a miniature set of the works of shakespeare on a beautiful wooden book case.
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