The plays of William Shakespeare c. 1890

This is the title page of the third volume of “The Plays of William Shakespeare”, published in 1890 by J. S. Virtue & Co., Limited, a publishing house in London. It was edited by Thomas Keightley, a well-known Shakespearean scholar. The title page is decorated with an ornate illustration of a coat of arms. The book's design reflects the Victorian era's interest in the literary legacy of William Shakespeare, a renowned playwright. It offers a glimpse into the publication history of Shakespeare's works and its impact on artistic and intellectual circles in 19th-century Britain.