The Handy Stratford Edition of the Complete Works of William Shakespeare, published by David McKay in Philadelphia in the late 19th to early 20th century, is a genuinely remarkable find: a true miniature format complete set of all 13 pocket-sized volumes. Designed to make the entirety of Shakespeare's plays, sonnets, and narrative poems affordable and portable for everyday readers, this edition remains highly sought after by collectors for its completeness and craftsmanship.
Each volume is bound in maroon cloth with an embossed design on the front cover and gilt lettering on the spine, featuring steel engraving frontispieces and gilt top edges throughout — genuinely elegant details for a book set designed for daily use rather than display. At approximately 3.75" x 5.25" per volume, these are true pocket editions, small enough to carry and complete enough to hold the entire Shakespearean canon.
Some wear and discoloration, at least one detached page present. Original box not included. Ships from Altadena, CA.
