[Illuminated Cover] The Sonnets of William Shakespeare 2023 Inventory light rubbing to edges and

light rubbing to edges and spine bands

a noted poet and lyricist

beautifully hand illuminated title page and initials

gouged edges horizontally

Gilt-ruled turn-ins with fleurons at corners and lavender and purple marbled endpapers

[Illuminated Cover] The Sonnets of William Shakespeare 2023 Inventory light rubbing to edges andShakespeare, William. The Sonnets of William Shakespeare. London: George Bell, 1899. Printed at the Chiswick Press. Decorated Borders and Initials by Christopher Dean. Vellum spine with paper covered boards, the front cover of which has been beautifully illuminated in the English botanical style, featuring a large branch with leaves, flowers, small gilt berries and blooms, all surrounding the printed title in gilt. A border in gilt has been added, as