Works from the Everyman's Library
George Herbert; Augustine; Leo Tolstoy; Nathaniel Hawthorne
Published by Everyman's Library 1992-2001, New York, 1992
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Four wonderful works from the Everyman's Library, in the original dust wrappers. A set of four works from the Everyman's Library, including Anna Karenina, The Scarlet Letter, The Complete English Works of George Herbert and The Confessions by Augustine.Anna Karenina is widely considered one of the greatest works of literature ever written and this copy is translated from the Russian by Louise and Aylmer Maude with an introduction by John Bayley, published in 1992.The Scarlett Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a historical novel that follows Hester Prynne, this edition has an introduction by Alfred Kazin and was published in 1992.The Complete English Works by George Herbert is edited and introduced by Ann Pasternak Slater in this edition. George Herbert was one of England's major writers during the seventeenth century. This edition was published in 1995.The Confessions is an autobiographical work by Augustine, this edition has been translated and edited by Philip Burton with an introduction by Robert Lane Fox and published in 2001.All are in the original dust wrappers. All in the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, excellent. A clipped dust wrapper and previous owner inscription to the front free endpaper to The Complete English Works. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. In the original dust wrappers which are also excellent. Fine. Seller Inventory # 849B81
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Title: Works from the Everyman's Library
Publisher: Everyman's Library 1992-2001, New York
Publication Date: 1992
Binding: Cloth
Illustrator: Not Stated
Condition: Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
Book Type: book
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J. M. Dent & Co., London, 1928
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Hardcover
Seller: Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United Kingdom
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Cloth. Condition: Very Good Indeed. None (illustrator). A smart collection of atlas and dictionaries from the Everyman's Library, edited by Ernest Rhys and illustrated with maps. Covering geography, ancient and modern history.The Everyman's Library made works of historical and cultural significance affordable and thus attainable for a wider audience. It was founded in 1906 and is still publishing works today. It was started with the intention of releasing one thousand volumes of literature and writings from all over the world; this target was reached in 1956.Edited by Ernest Rhys (1859-1946), a writer and editor remembered for founding this series of classic works.Comprising of 'A Dictionary of Dates brought down to the Present Day', 'A Dictionary of Non-Classical Mythology', 'Atlas of Ancient and Classical Geography', 'A Literary and Historical Atlas of Asia' and 'A Literary and Historical Atlas of Africa and Australasia'.Number 554, 'A Dictionary of Dates brought down to the Present Day', is a revised edition published in 1928.Number 451, 'Atlas of Ancient and Classical Geography', is a reprint published in 1928. It contains sixty-four plates, which are maps.'A Literary and Historical Atlas of Asia' is undated and contains ten plates, as well as countless maps and plans.'A Literary and Historical Atlas of Africa and Australasia' is undated and richly illustrated, with ten plates.Number 632, 'A Dictionary of Non-Classical Mythology', is a reprint from 1929 and illustrated.A marvellous and thorough set. In the publisher's original full cloth binding. Externally very smart, with just a little general wear to the head and tail of the spines. Internally, generally firmly bound, with slight straining to the hinges occasionally. Pages are generally bright and clean, with the odd spot. Page 223 of 'A Literary and Historical Atlas of Asia' has been coloured in by a child's hand. Very Good Indeed. book. Seller Inventory # 780R2
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