#132

Superb Miniature Collection of Shakespeare Works in Original Cabinet
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Description
5" (13 cm.) h. cabinet. 2" x 1 1/2" books. A wooden four-sided cabinet contains 40 leather-bound miniature works of William Shakespeare,each with marble end-papers and gilt-printed labels. The set was published by David Bryce & Sons of Glascow. Excellent condition,the set has virtually not been removed from the original bookcase in which it was presented originally. Late-19th/early-20th century.