Sentiments and similes of William Shakespeare : a classified selection of similes, definitions, descriptions, and other remarkable passages in the plays and poems of Shakespeare.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Other Authors: Humphreys, Henry Noel, 1810-1879
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London : Longmans, Brown, Green, Longmans, and Roberts, 1857.
Edition:2nd ed.
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Description
Item Description:Compiled by Henry Noel Humphreys and elaborately printed in gold and colors imitating an illuminated manuscript: black papier mache binding (from same mould as first edition, 1851) with terracotta portrait medallion, overlaid on crimson paper. All edges gilt.
Title page in red and black; initials and tail-pieces in gold.
Example of book decoration and bookbinding adopted from the style of decorative art prevalent in the Shakespearean age.
First text page illuminated.
Printed by Spottiswoode & Co., New-Street-square
Physical Description:100 pages ; 20 cm