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A collection of 38 miniature pocket volumes comprising the works of William Shakespeare, housed within a two-compartment wooden tabletop book stand. The collection includes 34 volumes standing upright within the stand and 4 additional loose volumes placed flat in front. The books share a uniform aesthetic, featuring maroon or red bindings with gold gilt lettering on the spine, identifying various plays and poems such as Julius Caesar, Othello, The Sonnets, King Lear, and The Merchant of Venice (one volume open to text). The front covers of the books feature a decorative gilt crest or shield. The wooden stand is constructed of stained hardwood with a simple, railed design and is divided centrally.
The books measure approximately 4 inches (10 cm) high. The overall width of the stand is approximately 23.5 inches (60 cm).
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