Identification
Photo reference
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Overview
The title page explicitly provides the publisher (The Macmillan Company), editor (C. H. Herford), volume number (Vol. II), and publication date (1903). The spine confirms the 'Eversley Edition' designation and lists the specific plays contained within.
Story
The Eversley Edition of Shakespeare's works was edited by C. H. Herford and published by The Macmillan Company in 1903, with reprints in subsequent years. It was a well-regarded scholarly and reading edition of its time, typically issued in a 10-volume set with an optional 11th biographical volume by Hamilton Wright Mabie. The secondary market for early 20th-century mass-market Shakespeare sets is heavily saturated.
Maker / Origin
The Macmillan Company
Condition & Value
The binding shows typical wear and fading consistent with its age, and it lacks a dust jacket, which is standard for this era. The book shows moderate wear consistent with its age, including minor rubbing and softening to the spine ends and corners.
Full Research
Sold comps, value drivers, and venue guidance pulled from recent auction results.
The secondary market for early 20th-century mass-market Shakespeare sets is heavily saturated. While complete sets in excellent condition can occasionally command moderate premiums from decorators or casual collectors, orphaned single volumes have very low liquidity. Buyers for single volumes are almost exclusively individuals looking to complete a specific set, which makes for a slow-moving market.
▲ Exact edition match (1903 Eversley Edition) allows for targeted replacement-volume buyers.
▲ Classic publisher's cloth binding with gilt lettering provides minor decorative appeal.
▼ Orphaned single volume from a 10-volume set severely caps value compared to a complete set.
▼ Highly saturated market for early 20th-century Shakespeare reading copies limits demand.
Best Venue
Given the low value of a single volume, this item is best suited for direct-to-consumer platforms like eBay or Etsy, targeted at buyers seeking a replacement volume. List with a Buy-It-Now price of $15-$20, ensuring clear photos of the spine and title page are included so buyers can match their sets.
Upside Potential
There is no realistic upside above the stated high for a single orphaned volume of this common edition, unless it is discovered to have a highly significant signature or association from a notable historical figure.
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