Comedies of William Shakespeare Vol 2 – Random House 1944 Vintage HC

Comedies of William Shakespeare — Volume 2
by William Shakespeare
Published by Random House, New York — 1944
Hardcover • Illustrated by Warren Chappell

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📖 OVERVIEW

Part 2 of Random House’s mid-century Comedies & Tragedies of Shakespeare series, this 1944 edition features the latter half of Shakespeare’s beloved comedic plays, presented in full text with classic typography and charming illustrations by Warren Chappell.

Includes titles such as Twelfth Night, The Tempest, The Taming of the Shrew, As You Like It, Measure for Measure, and more (contents may vary slightly by printing).

A handsome and collectible vintage volume — beautifully printed and bound by Random House during the golden age of American book design.

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⚙️ DETAILS

* Publisher: Random House (New York)

* Year: 1944 (first printing of this edition)

* Format: Hardcover (approx. 8.75 × 6 in.)

* Illustrator: Warren Chappell

* Binding: Cloth boards with gilt spine lettering

* Condition: Very Good. Clean boards, tight binding, light shelf wear, mild page toning from age. No dust jacket.

* Language: English

* Pages: Approx. 700 pp.

* Genre: Classic Literature / Drama

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⭐ NOTES

A fine mid-century printing of Shakespeare’s comedies, attractively illustrated and designed for enduring library appeal. Ideal for collectors of vintage literature or decorative books, or as part of a complete Random House Shakespeare set.

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