Letter A from a limitation of 26 lettered copies of the Connoisseurs' Edition of the Extra Illustrated Henley Shakespeare.. Extra-illustrated with original pen, ink and watercolors by H.C. Green and others, water-color and gilt illumination in the Art Nouveau style throughout, with both hand-colored and black and white engravings. "Illustrated with hand-colored prints and original watercolors depicting characters and scenes from the works, and with stenciled Art Nouveau watercolor embellishments (many heightened in gold and silver) painted directly on leaves of text." [Folger]

Folios, Twenty Volumes. In Near Fine condition. Bound in unsigned full green morocco with spines paneled with gilt lettering and floral gilt motif. Very mild shelfwear and bumping to corners and edges. Marbled endpapers, bookplate to front pastedowns. Extra-illustrated with hand-painted watercolors and engraved hand-colored plates. Turn-ins with double gilt rules and floral motif in corners with gilt borders on covers and red cross onlay at the center of the board with gilt floral designs. Letter A of 26 Lettered Copies of the "Connoisseurs' Edition" of the Extra Illustrated Henley Shakespeare. Consignment.