(Fine Bindings). (Victorian Gutta Percha binding). Humphreys, Henry Noel. Sentiments and Similes of William Shakespeare. London: Longman, Brown, Green, and Longmans, 1851.
1 vol. Small 4to, contemporary black morocco framing open ornamental black gutta-percha front and back cover panels over gilt boards with russet gutta-percha bust of Shakespeare at center of front panel and his russett gutta-percha coat of arms at the center of the back panel, gilt-lettered spine, marbled endpaper. Back gutta-percha panel detached but present, front morocco joint rubbed. Text with gilt initials and border decorations. Internally clean.