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Cassels Illustrated Shakespeare Large Paper Edition Complete Set of 35
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Cassels Illustrated Shakespeare Large Paper Edition Complete Set of 35

1900 - 1920
Sold 7 January 2026 · Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables
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Cassels Illustrated Shakespeare By Cassel & Company Complete Set Of 35. Supplied to subscribers only.

Condition:

Full set, the writing throughout and illustrations are very clear primary marks and ageing is to the exterior. Antique set with signs of age and marks, no identifiable date on them so unable to date. The first book is missing the front cover and a few have the spines disconnected.

Book size(Each):

Height - 30cm

Width - 25cm

UK Delivery - £17.50

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables has dated this Illustrated Shakespeare Book Set to the Edwardian era.

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Description
Cassels Illustrated Shakespeare By Cassel & Company Complete Set Of 35. Supplied to subscribers only.

Condition:

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Full set, the writing throughout and illustrations are very clear primary marks and ageing is to the exterior.
Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables

Antique set with signs of age and marks, no identifiable date on them so unable to date. The first book is missing the front cover and a few have the spines disconnected.

Book size(Each):

Height - 30cm

Width - 25cm

UK Delivery - £17.50

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables has dated this Illustrated Shakespeare Book Set to the Edwardian era.

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SA1088943
Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables
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A complete set of thirty-five antique softcover books with pale blue paper wrappers laid out in rows. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A complete set of thirty-five antique softcover books with pale blue paper wrappers laid out in rows. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Cassels Illustrated Shakespeare Large Paper Edition Complete Set of 35

Archive II A complete set of thirty-five antique softcover books with pale blue paper wrappers laid out in rows. View II
Archive III A complete set of thirty-five antique softcover books with pale blue paper wrappers laid out in rows. View III
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Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables
Telephone 01553 601578
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West Norfolk
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Aug 2024
Items For Sale 59
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A complete set of thirty-five antique softcover books with pale blue paper wrappers laid out in rows.
Cassels Illustrated Shakespeare Large Paper Edition Complete Set of 35
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A complete set of thirty-five antique softcover books with pale blue paper wrappers laid out in rows.
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  • ObjectBooks & Manuscripts
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialPaper, Ink
  • ColourBlue
  • MotifsTypography, Portrait vignette, Serialised paper wrappers
  • SizeH 30 cm (12 in) x W 25 cm (10 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

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During the Victorian era, publishers frequently issued works of classic literature in serialised parts or deluxe large-paper editions featuring extensive woodcut illustrations to appeal to middle-class collectors and literary enthusiasts.

These publications typically utilised high-quality rag paper, typographic letterpress printing, paper wrappers or soft covers, and wood engraving illustrations bound within serialised issues.

Authenticity and completeness are verified by checking the publishers publication numbers, ensuring all listed parts and index pages are present, and examining the paper ageing, typography, and binding stitching consistent with the period.

Antique book sets add academic depth and texture when displayed upright on open shelving, within glass-fronted bookcases, or stacked horizontally on console tables to introduce heritage character.

Preservation requires storing books away from direct sunlight and high humidity, handling pages gently by their edges, and avoiding plastic laminates or acidic environments that accelerate paper degradation.
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