The Yale Shakespeare – 12 Volume Blue Cloth Hardcover Set

Beautiful complete 12-volume set from the classic Yale Shakespeare series, published by Yale University Press. These mid-century printings (1950s–1960s) feature matching blue cloth hardcovers with traditional gold lettering and scholarly edited texts. A timeless literary display set and a collectible edition for readers and decorators. Included Volumes: Othello The Taming of the Shrew King Henry IV, Part I Richard the Third Love’s Labour’s Lost Timon of Athens Coriolanus Julius Caesar The Merchant of Venice Shakespeare’s Sonnets Shakespeare’s Poems Venus and Adonis, Lucrece & The Minor Poems Condition: Clean and well-preserved vintage set with expected mid-century wear. The blue cloth covers show light shelf rubbing, and some volumes have faded or softly worn gold spine lettering, which is typical for this edition. Bindings are tight and secure. Pages are clean with no writing, tears, or loose sections noted. Overall, a complete and display-worthy set with beautiful vintage character. Details: • Yale University Press editions • Most printings range from approximately 1952–1961 • Matching blue cloth hardcovers • Gold stamped lettering (some naturally faded from age) • Quality mid-century academic editions Perfect for: collectors, home libraries, office shelves, interior decorators, staging, or Shakespeare enthusiasts.