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One of my finds here is a 1853 book club edition of the complete works of william shakespeare. I have a copy of the works of william shakespeare s from 1853 or 54 in good condition what is it worth. This listing is for the above 2 volumes published by nelson doubleday originallyin 1853 this is the later book club edition and there is no printing date. Annotated list of complete shakespeare editions kurt daw, november 20. There are no notes, but a textual companion to the text can be purchased. To many novices, the biggest shock about the plays of shakespeare is discovering how different one edition. This listing is for the above 2 volumes published by nelson doubleday originally.
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