Lot 120: A 1908 Cassell & Co. Miniature Library Bookcase with a 38-Volume Collection of William Shakespeare's Works

This lot presents a collection of approximately 38 miniature books comprising the complete works of William Shakespeare, published by Cassell & Co. in 1908. The books are uniformly bound in a dark red or maroon material, likely faux leather, adorned with gilt lettering and a heraldic crest featuring a shield and a rampant animal on the covers. Visible spine titles include “JULIUS CAESAR,” “KING HENRY VIII PART I,” “OTHELLO,” “THE SONNETS,” and “KING LEAR,” with an open volume revealing “The Merchant.” The collection is housed within a simple, stained dark wood tabletop bookcase, featuring two compartments and an open top shelf, consistent with early to mid-20th century style.

Width: 23.5 inches (60 cm)