San Francisco: The Grabhorn Press, 1955. Limited Edition, one of 180 copies. Illustrated by Mary Grabhorn. Hardcover. Quarto. [iv], 109 pages.

A beautiful edition, with the text taken from the First Folio of 1623, six linoleum block illustrations by Mary Grabhorn, and the elegant typography of the Grabhorn Press.

Printed from handset type on English handmade paper. In addition to the other illustrations there is a linoleum block printer's device by Mary Grabhorn on the colophon page. This was the fifth in a series of Shakespeare's plays produced by the Grabhorns.

The Grabhorn Press was founded in San Francisco in 1919 by brothers Edwin and Robert Grabhorn, embracing the ideals of the fine press movement. In the course of its nearly 50 years in operation the press became renowned for its craftsmanship, typography, and contributions to Californiana.

A beautiful edition.

Ref. HELLER & MAGEE 567.

Bound in decorated off-white paper over boards with publisher's device repeated in color on upper board. Spine titled in gilt. Minor extremity wear, slight soiling, occasional faint foxing. Very good overall. A pleasing copy.

Item #2191

Price: $400