The Family Shakespeare Vol V by Thomas Bowdler
1823. The Third Edition. 456 pages. Half-bound in leather with marbled paper covered boards. Gilt lettering. Volume V of eight volumes. Ex-Libris. Pages are heavily tanned and foxed throughout. Binding remains firm. Ex-Libris sticker to front pastedown. Hinges are slightly cracked with exposed netting. Evidence of water staining to pastedowns. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Splits to joint at top of spine. Small tear to spine where it meets front board. Gilt lettering is bright and clear.