Democratic Sentinel, Volume 16, Number 34, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 September 1892 — Not Sold by the Dozen. [ARTICLE]

Not Sold by the Dozen.

In the windows of a Broadway book store was recently exhibited a set of Pickering’s Shakspeare, in eight 16mo volumes. The books are mas terpieces of the printer’s and binder’s art. They are bound in half morocco, with the covers beautifully tooled. The volumes caught the eye of a good old woman, who had no doubt been seeking bargains in dry goods stores. She popped into the place and, pointing at the works, said to the salesman: “How much air them Shakspeares a dozen?” “Ninety dollars for the set of eight,” blandly answered the man. “Ninety—” and she turned and fled, forgetting her usual, “Well, I think I’ll call again.”—New York Tribune.