1807 The Plays Of William Shakespeare In 12 Volumes Scientific Instruments A small piece of metal

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1807 The Plays Of William Shakespeare In 12 Volumes Scientific Instruments A small piece of metal'The Plays Of William Shakespeare, Printed From The Text Of Samuel Johnson, George Steevens and Isaac Reed', complete in 12 volumes. 1807 edition. Each volume is handsomely bound in full calf leather. The volumes retain their original spines with five raised bands, gilt and blind stamped decoration and '1807' stamped in gilt to the base of each. The board leather of each volume has been historically and sympathetically replaced (please see