1912 Scarce First Edition - Romeo and Juliet illustrated by William Hatherell.
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Author: William Shakespeare. William Hatherell, illustrator.
Title: Shakespeare's Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet. With illustrations by W. Hatherell. R.I.
Publisher: New York & London, Hodder & Stoughton, no date (1912). First Edition.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 10" X 8".
Pages: iii-206 pages.
Binding: Attractive and very good original gilt decorated full-cloth binding (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, gift note of a previous 1913 owner on the second blank page - as shown, rare light foxing or staining - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with the beautifully illustrated endpapers and the 22 color plates by William Hatherell, each tipped in and with a printed paper guard.
Estimate: (USD 500 - USD 600).
The book: Shakespeare's Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, illustrated by William Hatherell, is a scarce first edition published in 1912 by Hodder & Stoughton. This edition is celebrated for its artistic contributions to one of Shakespeare's most beloved tragedies, featuring 22 color plates by Hatherell, whose work captures the emotion and drama of the play. The illustrations, each protected by a printed paper guard and beautifully integrated into the book, elevate the reading experience, providing a visual narrative that complements Shakespeare's text. The attractive gilt-decorated full-cloth binding and the careful preservation of the book make it a sought-after collector's item for enthusiasts of Shakespeare, illustrated books, and early 20th-century editions.
The author: William Shakespeare, the preeminent English playwright and poet, is recognized for his profound influence on English literature and drama. Romeo and Juliet, one of his most famous works, continues to be celebrated for its exploration of love, fate, and conflict.
The illustrator: William Hatherell (18 October 1855, in Bristol – 7 December 1928, in London) was a British painter and illustrator who worked in the genres including historical painting, Arthurian legend, and sentimentalism.