[Z] [Doves Press] Shakespeare (William) The Tragedy of Coriolanus

[Doves Press] Shakespeare (William) The Tragedy of Coriolanus, London: Doves Press, 1914, small 4to, publisher's limp vellum with gilt title to spine, 'The Doves Bindery' to rear pastedown, colophon 'Printed by T. J. Cobden-Sanderson at The Doves Press, 15 Upper Mall, Hammersmith from the text of the first folio, first imprinted in 1623, one of a limited edition 200 copies on paper, text in red and black [Dove type, Doves Roman]

Sold for £850

All over very good condition. Appears unread. Vellum wrappers in very good condition with gilt titles to spine. No edgewear. 'The Doves Bindery' stamp to centre lower edge back pastedown. Slight darkening to extreme edges of uncut pages. Later Ex Libris sticker to front pastedown.

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