Tales From Shakespeare For the Use of Young Persons

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Homestead Museum

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Tales From Shakespeare For the Use of Young Persons

Entry/Object ID

2014.569.2.3

Description

"Tales From Shakespeare For the Use of Young Persons," by Charles and Mary Lamb with an Introductory Sketch. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company. Riverside Literature Series. A compilation of Shakespeare's works modified for children. The book is hard bound with a green cover and black text. A pencil inscription on the inside cover, "Cadet Temple I / Pasadena Military Academy / Pasadena / Jan. 18, 1923 / Calif." "Agnes Eloise Knueven / 158 Cloverly Av Temple." A pencil inscription on the fore edge and sides "W P T [Walter Paul Temple, Jr.]" The book is in fair condition with moderate wear from use, abrasion to the cover, ink stain at the bottom edge, detaching at back inner hinge.

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