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set is a 12-volume collection of The Works of William Shakespeare, published by The Mershon Company (New York) with a copyright date of 1885.Edition DetailsEditor: The text is based on the Rev. Alexander Dyce's fourth edition, which includes an arrangement of his glossary in each volume.Format: These are miniature or "pocket-sized" hardcover books, typically measuring approximately 4.25 x 6 inches.Design: The volumes feature blue cloth covers with decorative gold gilt titles on the spines and generally include an illustration opposite the title page in each volume.Context and ValuePublisher: The Mershon Company operated out of Rahway, NJ, and New York during the late 19th century.