The Family Shakespeare Vol II by Thomas Bowdler
1823. The Third Edition. 426 pages. Half-bound in leather with marbled paper boards. Volume II of eight volume collection. Ex-Libris. Gilt lettering. Pages are heavily tanned and foxed throughout. Binding remains firm. Hinges are cracked with exposed netting. Evidence of water staining. Ex-Libris sticker to front pastedown. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Tears to bottom and top corner of spine. Gilt lettering is bright and clear.