{"title":"William Shakespeare Books","description":"For centuries, William Shakespeare has remained one of the most timeless and beloved authors, poets, and playwrights to have ever lived. From Romeo and Juliet to Twelfth Night, famous Shakespeare sonnets to Hamlet, our collection of old William Shakespeare books covers it all. Including classic Shakespeare books and works dating back to the 19th century and more, here is the place to get your hands on a piece of classic literary history. Many of the vintage Shakespeare books in our collection are also illustrated, helping you to create a mental image of these timeless plays and stories as they were meant to be seen. So, whether you're looking for an extensive William Shakespeare collection or just a book or two of his most well-known works, this is the place to make sure your bookshelf isn't missing one of the true greats in classic English literature and poetry!","products":[{"product_id":"tales-from-shakespeare","title":"Tales from Shakespeare","description":"Author: Charles \u0026amp; Mary Lamb\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Collins\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Softcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book is in good condition for its age other than some minor signs of wear and blue ink stain on a page edge; a delightful addition to any library!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReader's note\u003c\/h2\u003e\nThis gorgeously presented book makes Shakespeare more accessible--the perfect vintage gift for young readers of Shakespeare!","brand":"Bluebell Abbey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":15412703526999,"sku":"3685251","price":14.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2458\/8207\/products\/orig_209288_jpg.jpg?v=1571609558"},{"product_id":"antique-shakespeare-volume-xi-1808","title":"Antique Shakespeare Volume XI 1808","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFAST WORLDWIDE DELIVERY\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitle: Shakespeare Volume XI\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncludes -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePericles\u003cbr\u003eTimon of Athens\u003cbr\u003eCoriolanus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Shakespeare\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Longman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublication Date: 1808\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis book is in good condition for it's age. The marble effect on the pages and boards is vibrant. However, the free endpaper does contain a sticker from the previous owner and this book is very old. The pages are yellowing and there is some damage to the spine. This is still a stunning example and is a fine addition to any library!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReader's note\u003c\/h2\u003e\nThis is a wonderful antique from the 1800s! Add a classic Shakespeare volume to your library today! The marbled effect on the pages is gorgeous and this book is a reading copy! \u003cspan\u003eThis still a stunning example and is a fine addition to any collection!\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Bluebell Abbey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":19762299732055,"sku":"4100150","price":98.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2458\/8207\/products\/orig_214432_jpg.jpg?v=1571609683"},{"product_id":"the-works-of-william-shakespeare-volume-5-1881","title":"The Works of William Shakespeare Volume 5 1881","description":"\u003cb\u003eFAST WORLDWIDE DELIVERY\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis stunning antique book has some signs of wear. The cover is marked and has some damage to the spine joint. Some of the pages are also still bound together. 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This lovely book written by Charles and Mary Lamb contains twenty of Shakespeare’s plays in simple prose form, intended as an introduction for younger readers to his stories so that they may find interest in his plays as they grow older. 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