Antique King Lear by William Shakespeare book, a lovely blue and black floral Hurst & Co edition. In this Shakespeare tragedy, Lear, the aging king of Britain, decides to step down from the throne and divide his kingdom evenly among his three daughters, but first they each must tell him how much they love him.
This edition has a beautiful floral designed cover and spine. Cover, spine, and pages have some wear and discoloration due to age, but all pages are still in tact.
There is no date in this book, but it was most likely published in the late 1800s or early 1900s. Book measures about 6.75" x 4.2". Please note that photos may appear brighter than actual book.