1778 The Plays Of William Shakespeare In 10 Volumes, Notes by Johnson & Steevens Interiors The microscope is in an

The microscope is in an excellent condition and functions perfectly

bone memento mori netsuke of a skull and snake with signature to the base

The bottle remains in an entirely original condition and as such the cork will require replacing should the bottle be intended for practical use

The painting boasts a 19th century gilt frame

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1778 The Plays Of William Shakespeare In 10 Volumes, Notes by Johnson & Steevens Interiors The microscope is in anA scarce complete set of 'The Plays Of William Shakespeare. In 10 Volumes With The Corrections And Illustrations Of Various Commentators; To Which Are Added Notes by Samuel Johnson and George Steevens'. Second edition, published by C. Bathurst, W Strahan et al, London in 1778. All ten volumes boast full tree calf bindings with red and green leather panels and intricate gilt decoration to the spines. All ten volumes show cracking to the leather at the