1900 Tales from Shakespeare Charles & Mary Lamb | Henry Altemus Vademecum Series | Illustrated Pocket Edition

2026-04-17T11:59:22-04:00

Price: 88.00

A lovely pocket-sized edition of Tales from Shakespeare by Charles and Mary Lamb, issued by Henry Altemus as part of the sought-after Vademecum series. This edition presents the Lambs’ celebrated prose retellings of Shakespeare’s plays.

Bound in warm orange cloth, the cover is decorated with a shamrock and floral design in green and red, framed within a gilt border. The spine compliments with the same ornamental motif.

Binding tight. Illustrated throughout with scenes such as Romeo and Juliet, King Lear, and Much Ado About Nothing. Interior clean.

Compact in form and thoughtfully produced, this is a classic example of an Altemus “carry” book—intended for both reading and collecting.

Condition: Very Good

Size: 4 1/2” x 6 1/2”

Well suited for both the Shakespeare enthusiast and the collector of decorative bindings.