Shakespeare's Complete Works with Illustrations, The John C. Winston Co. Edition

This is a thick, single-volume hardcover edition of 'Shakespeare's Complete Works with Illustrations' published by The John C. Winston Co. The book features a dark forest green cloth binding with ornate Art Nouveau-influenced gilded stamping on the spine. The spine's design includes the title in elegant script and a large, stylized floral motif—a sunflower or similar botanical element—with flowing, interlaced stems against a textured stippled background. At the bottom of the spine, the publisher's name is embossed in gold block lettering. Based on the publisher and aesthetic, this volume likely dates to the early 20th century, approximately 1900-1925. In terms of condition, there is prominent shelf wear, including significant fraying and cloth loss at the head and foot of the spine, as well as rubbing along the vertical hinges. The gilding remains relatively bright but shows some minor oxidation. The binding appears structurally sound but exhibits the softened edges typical of a well-read antique volume. This specific edition was intended as a mass-market but decorative library volume during the peak of historical literary collections for the home.