£170
Laurence Olivier's Copy. Shakespeare (William), Chalmers (Alexander, editor), Fuseli (Henry, RA, illustrator), The Plays, nine-volume set, London: Printed for F.C. and J. Rivington, et al., 37 stipple-engraved plates, contemporary calf gilt, some volumes with detached or loosening covers, rubbed and bumped, with light losses, 8vo, (9).
Provenance: 1) These volumes are presented to Charles St. Clare by his affectionate friend Charles Whitaker of Simonstones [Lancashire] this day May 20th 1821, ink manuscript inscription to volume I ffep. 2) Laurence Kerr Olivier, Baron Olivier, OM (1907-1989), loosely-inserted card inscribed Dearest Larry. "Thank you, Your Royal Highness, from my heart", love T. Sold by Quaritch, 100 Books from the Library of Lord Olivier, List 2017/13, no. 77. Though Quaritch only sold volume I as being from the library of the great Shakespearean actor, the volume has subsequently been 'repatriated' with its eight fellows uniformly bound, and sadly with the same well-loved wear.
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