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Title: The Boydell Gallery: A Collection of Engravings Illustrating the Dramatic Works of Shakespeare Author: Brooks, Vincent and Day & Son Place: London Publisher: Bickers and Son Date: 1874 Description: Illustrated with 97 mounted Woodbury type photographs of various works of art by Vincent Brooks Day and Son. Folio. Publisher’s full gilt-decorated maroon morocco, spine lettered in gilt, raised bands, double gilt-ruling over morocco turn-ins, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt. First Edition. Publisher’s nice deluxe-style leather binding for this early photographic work, highlighting scenes and characters from Shakespeare’s writings. Lot Amendments Condition: Joints and extremities rubbed, some darkening to edges, corners a bit bumped; mild foxing; else very good. Item number: 235821