DESCRIPTION: 1884 The Darley Gallery of Shakespearean Illustrations. By author Felix Octavius Carr Darley (American, 1821-1888). With selected texts. Published by J.M. Stoddart Publisher. Editor: Horace Howard Furness. This is a large portfolio set of engravings depicting scenes from several of Shakespeare's plays. All are matted in gray mat board and signed in pencil by Darley. This set includes 30 signed plates depicting Shakespeare works, including: Hamlet, The Merchant of Venice and The Tempest. Plates are signed F. Darley.

CIRCA: Late 19th Century
ORIGIN: USA
DIMENSIONS: Plates are H: 24" W: 19". Case is H: 25" W: 20 3/4" L: 2 1/8"

CONDITION: Damaged condition, with visible signs of use and age. With staining and humidity signs, and damaged paper specially on the edges. The case has visible signs of humidity and staining. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email or SMS. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.