Volpone by Ben Jonson, hand-bound in genuine leather by LeatheredLines. Ben Jonson's 1606 comedy is set in Venice, where the wealthy Volpone pretends to be dying so that greedy legacy-hunters will shower him with gifts in hope of inheriting his fortune. Aided by his cunning servant Mosca, he plays the lawyer, the miser and the jealous husband against one another, until the schemes spiral out of control. A brilliantly sharp satire.
About this leather-bound edition
We cover every book in genuine leather by hand, finishing the spine with gold-tone foil titling and decorative tooling in the tradition of fine library bindings. Because each copy is made individually, small variations in leather grain and colour are a natural sign of handwork.
The thickness and weight of the finished book depend on the length of this particular title. Longer works make a noticeably thicker volume, while shorter works are slimmer.
Edition details
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Title: Volpone
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Author: Ben Jonson
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Binding: Hand-bound genuine leather, gold-tone foil spine lettering
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Thickness: Varies by title, depending on the length of the book
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Language: English
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Genre: Drama
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Condition: New
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Production: Made to order
A handsome way to keep a classic on your shelf for good, and a thoughtful gift for readers, students and collectors.
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Made to order: please allow approximately 15–25 business days for binding and finishing before dispatch. Ships with tracking to the US and UK.
This is a newly produced leather-bound edition, not an antique or original first edition. Because each copy is finished by hand, minor variations from the photographs are normal.
