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Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale, 1892 Hardcover

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1892 not 1982

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$30 - $100+

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AI Item Analysis

Hardcover copy of Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale, Illustrated Edition, published by Macmillan & Co., 1892.

AI Appraisal Report

The provided image shows a listing for a copy of Shakespeare's Winter's Tale. The title page indicates it is the 'Illustrated Edition, Coventry, 1892, By Macmillan & Co.' Further details below indicate a first published edition in 1892 and a "Thirteenth edition, revised throughout" with multiple reprints. The listing title incorrectly states the year as 1982. While standard editions of Shakespeare's plays are widely available and typically inexpensive, this appears to be an early illustrated edition by a notable publisher from 1892, potentially making it a collectible item. Copies of Macmillan & Co. editions from this era, especially in good condition or illustrated, can have varying values depending on condition, illustrations, and specific edition. Looking at online marketplaces for similar Macmillan & Co. Shakespeare editions from the late 19th century, typical values can range from modest to significant depending on the factors mentioned.