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This stately gold-tooled design comes from a unique 1990s binding crafted by book conservator Scott Husby, who pulled together fragments from the early 1800s to create a beautiful newcover forthis copy of Shakespeare's First Folio. Originally published in 1623 in London and containing 36of Shakespeare's plays, Mr. William Shakespeare's Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies (known as the First Folio) is one of the most influential books ever published. It is the only reliable text for nearly 20 of Shakespeare's plays, 18 of which had previously never been printed, including The Tempest andTwelfth Night.<#13>Today, there are only 235 surviving copies, from approximately 750 printed. Due to its influence andscarcity, the First Folio is one of the most valuable printed books in the world, with one being sold at auction in 2001 for over $6 million. The Folger Shakespeare Library itself holds 82 copies of the First Folio in their collection. We are honoured to introduce th

First Folio Shakespeares Library Ultra Lined

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    Publisher: Paperblanks
    Publication Date: 01/01/2023
    ISBN13: 9781439793961, 978-1439793961
    ISBN10: 1439793964

    Description

    Book Synopsis
    This stately gold-tooled design comes from a unique 1990s binding crafted by book conservator Scott Husby, who pulled together fragments from the early 1800s to create a beautiful newcover forthis copy of Shakespeare's First Folio. Originally published in 1623 in London and containing 36of Shakespeare's plays, Mr. William Shakespeare's Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies (known as the First Folio) is one of the most influential books ever published. It is the only reliable text for nearly 20 of Shakespeare's plays, 18 of which had previously never been printed, including The Tempest andTwelfth Night.<#13>Today, there are only 235 surviving copies, from approximately 750 printed. Due to its influence andscarcity, the First Folio is one of the most valuable printed books in the world, with one being sold at auction in 2001 for over $6 million. The Folger Shakespeare Library itself holds 82 copies of the First Folio in their collection. We are honoured to introduce th

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