William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

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The Comedies, Histories & Tragedies of William Shakespeare.Limited Editions Club, 1939-40. 37 vols.

This extensive collection represents the work of many artists, but one artist unites them: all thirty-seven volumes were designed by book designer Bruce Rogers, whose design of Epicurus displayed in this exhibit too.

Printed in an edition of 1500 copies, Lehigh has copy no. 1359

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Title page of the "Histories and Comedies"

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Sample Plate of "Histories and Comedies"

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)