William Shakespeare; Charles and Mary Cowden Clarke — The Shakespeare Key

London, Bickers & Son, 1884 . Leather. A scarce work exploring the style and prowess of William Shakespeare, compiled by husband and wife duo Charles and Mary Cowden Clarke, bound in a full calf prize binding. Second edition. First published in 1879. In a full calf prize binding. Compiled by Mary Cowden Clarke and her husband Charles Cowden Clarke, best known for their books celebrating the works of Shakespeare. 'The Shakespeare Key' was intended as a companion to the author's 'The Complete Concordance to Shakespeare', exploring further Shakespeare's celebrated style and various literary techniques.With a prize bookplate to the front paste down. In a full calf prize binding. Externally, generally smart, with rubbing to the extremities and joints. Tide mark to the lower boards. Bookplate to front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with the odd handling mark. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .