The World's Library of Best Books. Part 20. Selected Passages From the World's Famous Books with Helpful Explanations.

Not Dated, c.1920 early 20th century. Size quarto, 9.75" tall, 80 pages, paginated from 81 to 160 pages. Paper covers with illustration of the character Dolly Varden on the front cover. Condition good, rubbing to cover edges and folds, paper on spine rubbed and chipped, only part of title on spine remains, staples are rusted, contents are clean. With many illustrations including photos of the authors, reproduction of portraits or illustrations from the books, rear cover has advertisements on both sides, for "The Sunny Mag" on the outside and "The Strand" Magazine on the inside. Includes contributions from: G. K. Chesterton, Count Tolstoi, William Harrison Ainsworth, H. G. Wells, Sir Wiliam Watson's Poems, Edward A. Freeman, Thomas Love Peacock, Thomas Gray, Zadig Voltaire, Mrs. Humphry Ward.