A MIDSOMMER NIGHTS DREAME

London: Ernest Benn Limited, 1924. Folio. Bound in linen-backed paper over boards, this is a very nice copy of "The Player's Shakespeare", printed at the Shakespeare Head Press in Stratford-upon-Avon. This edition is limited to 450 copies printed on rag paper, of which this is Number 426. "Newly Printed from the First Folio of 1623", the book employs a very fine selection of artists in its production. The line blocks are by Emery Walker, the illustrations by Paul Nash, printed under the direction of B. H. Newdigate and the art-editorship of Albert Rutherston. There are five delicately colored plates representing the " Costumes for some of the Characters." Aside from evidence of bookplate removal from the front pastedown, (not overly distracting) and moderate edgewear, this is a very pleasing copy of a handsome edition of one of the Bard's most beloved plays.