Antique Shakespeare Books,1810 Printing with Gilded Bookends

Antique Shakespeare Books, 1810 C Baldwin London – Decorative Six Volume Set (With Bookends)

This set of antique Shakespeare Books brings over two hundred years of literary history into your home. Printed in 1810 by C Baldwin, New Bridge Street, London, these six volumes come from an original ten-volume series. Because they carry genuine age, patina, and early handwritten notes, they feel full of personality and visual warmth. Complete with a pair of Gilded wooden bookends, they make a tremendous interior design statement.

The volumes include well-known plays such as Timon of Athens, Coriolanus, Julius Caesar, King Lear, Titus Andronicus, and others. When displayed between the included gilded wooden bookends, the set forms a striking decorative feature that works beautifully in studies, hallways, lounges, shops, or reading rooms.

The covers display the correct titles, although the internal title pages show a charming early misprint that reads The Plays of William Shakspeare, missing the first “e”. Details like this make old sets of antique Shakespeare Books even more appealing, since they reflect early print history and quirks of the period.

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Antique Shakespeare Books Details

• Series: Shakespeare’s Plays

• Printer: C Baldwin, New Bridge Street, London

• Date: 1810

• Volumes Included: 6 of 10

• Plays Featured: Timon of Athens, Coriolanus, Julius Caesar, King Lear, Titus Andronicus, and more

• Display Length: Approx. 40 cm including bookends

• Bookend Size: Approx. 18.5 cm x 12 cm x 12 cm

• Condition: Used to very used, full of genuine age and character

The gilded wooden bookends suit the set perfectly. Their warm tones complement the worn spines of the antique Shakespeare Books, creating a display that looks authentic yet stylish.

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Condition – Used to Very Used with Deep Vintage Charm

These antique Shakespeare Books show heavy age as expected. Overall they remain solid and very readable.  You may see handwriting dated 1813, small tears, worn edges, loose corners, and occasional slightly detached sections. The covers show bumps and rubs from two centuries of handling. Instead of harming the piece, these features add charm and visual depth. Many decorators actively seek out sets with this kind of patina because they tell a story and offer instant mood. The Gilded Bookends have signs of wear to the Gilding but absolutely complete the look.

Please study the images closely before placing an order, since they show the exact condition of the books and bookends.

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Collectability and Interior Appeal

Collectors love Old Shakespeare Books for their history, while interior designers use them to create elegant vintage displays. Because this set mixes patina, age, and authentic early printing quirks, it becomes a wonderful decorative statement.

You can browse more characterful décor in our Design and Statement Collection.
If you want to explore Shakespeare’s printed heritage further, the Folger Shakespeare Library offers a detailed look at early editions.

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Before You Order

Before purchasing, please:

1. Examine all photos carefully, since they show the exact antique Shakespeare Books available.

2. Expect heavy wear, markings, and handwritten notes.

3. Remember that these details add charm rather than detract from the display.

All items are photographed in natural light and described honestly.

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Summary of the Antique Shakespeare Books

A beautiful decorative set of antique Shakespeare Books, printed in 1810 by C Baldwin. With six volumes, gilded bookends, plenty of patina, and handwritten notes from 1813, this set provides immediate vintage charm and strong interior design appeal.