An early previously unknown boxed set for this series is shown here. This 39 volume boxed set contains the paste-grain roan editions of these books. The box is 6″ x 4.5″ x 22″. This set is not noted in any Altemus catalogues or advertisements.

The book formats (2 and 4) were published between 1899 and 1902. I suspect just as with the later boxed set, there were no dust jackets on any of the boxed set books.

Note the label on the box indicates the publisher is Henry Altemus not Henry Altemus Company. The books are a mix between those with Henry Altemus on the title page and Henry Altemus Company on the title page.

Thus it appears that this set was published between 1899 and 1902.

For more information, see Shakespeare’s Plays.