Book Details

BOOK DETAIL

278
Merchant of Venice : a comedy
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], B.E. 2459 [i.e. 1916]
Description: This copy of Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice, translated into Thai by King Rama VI of Siam, was signed by the King himself and gifted to the University of Missouri. Rama VI ruled Siam, now Thailand, from 1910 until his death in 1925.
Condition/Repair: Both of the covers are loose and there is damage to their corners and edges. The presentation letter attached to the endpaper at the front of the book is on acidic paper. The book will be rebacked and the edges and corners touched up. The presentation letter will be deacidified.
Donation Needed: $160.00