Offering this 1917 edition of William Shakespeare's The Merry Wives of Windsor, with preface and glossary by Israel Gollancz. Published by J M Dent, London, England, 1917. Soft dark red leather boards, very clean, no spine cracks or stains, handsome gold gilt decoration on front and lettering on spine; top page edges are also gold gilt; front bottom corner has tiny bit of leather loss and small crease showing on inside; a tiny bit of chipping on top spine edge. Pages are clean and tight, no scribbling, stains, or tears. Beautiful engraving facing title page of Shakespeare, covered with tissue sheet. Retains original satin ribbon marker. A very handsome little book for your home library or office!