26.0

26.0

26. Cranach Press.- Shakespeare (William) The Tragedie of Hamlet Prince of Denmarke, edited by J.Dover Wilson, number 119 of 300 copies on Maillol hand-made paper, printed in black letter type designed by Edward Johnston, printed in red, blue and black, wood-engraved title-vignette by Eric Gill, wood-engraved illustrations by Edward Gordon Craig, 'Notes...' by the editor bound in cloth-backed wrappers in pocket at end, very light spotting to one or two leaves as often, original red morocco, gilt, by O.Dorfner of Weimar , spine gilt with five raised bands, t.e.g., others uncut, signed on rear turn-in, preserved in transparent wrapper, folio, Weimar, Cranach Press, 1930.

est. £6000 – £8000

A fine copy in the deluxe binding.

Sold for £8000
Sale 667, 6th November 2008


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