A very scarce complete set of the Library of World's Classics in VERY GOOD condition. Some minor scuffs and edge wear on several volumes. Not a mark inside. These volumes, which are 6 x 9 inches, are illustrated with photogravures on Japanese vellum with hand painted reproductions and full page portraits of authors. Top edges gilt. Very minor sunning on spines. Text throughout is bright and clean and easily readable on heavy stock. Covers are half leather (including corners) with white marbled cloth. End papers marbeled. The entire set would take up about 30 inches of shelf space. If you would like a detailed description of each volume, please contact Shadetree Rare Books for details. This is a magnificent set of books--gorgeous shelf appearance as well as containing the world's best literature. Seller Inventory # H1343

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Title: Library of World's Classics (20 Volumes)

Publisher: New York: Werner Company, 1901

Publication Date: 1901

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

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Shadetree Rare Books specializes in British, American and Classical literature and history, with an ever-expanding inventory of historical documents pertaining to Virginia, Pennsylvania and the Civil War. Shadetree also offers a wide variety of signed First Editions, as well as Art books and books on Architecture and Design. It features a nice collection of Twain, as well as Wodehouse and many others.

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Shadetree Rare Books LLC
26 South Main Street, Chatham, VA, 24531, U.S.A.

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