Library of the World's Best Literature Ancient and Modern: University Edition (45 volumes including the synopsis and index volume).
by Dudley Charles Warner
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- Hardcover
- Condition
- Used, very good
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Kinnelon, New Jersey, United States
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About This Item
International Society,, 1896.. Limited/Numbered edition. Hardcover. Used, very good. Complete 45 volume set, "University Edition" number 484 of 1000.copies. Bound in tan cloth with paper title band on spine with black and red lettering, gilded upper page edges, deckled outer and lower page edges; 17022pp + Dictionary of Authors (vols 42-43) 600pp + Synopsis and General Index (vols 44-45) 567pp + CXVIIpp. Each volume's frontispiece is a full color reproduction of an outstanding illustration from famous historical works (the example photo provided is an illumination from the Guttenberg Bible). All volumes are in very good or better condition. SPECIFIC CONDITION NOTES: Volume 12--a couple of very small white paint dots on front cover; Volume 26--moderate foxing on endpapers, light foxing on a number of pages; volume 31-- small rubbed area on spine; volume 37--1/4" circular gouge in title on spine; volume 43--1/4" streak of white paint on spine; volume 44--very small bit of white paint on spine. HEAVY/OVERSIZE. Ships in 9 sturdy bankers boxes.**We are a small family business selling online since 1999 with over 30 years' experience providing fine new and pre-owned books. We provide professional service and individual attention to your order, daily shipments, and sturdy packaging. FREE TRACKING ON ALL SHIPMENTS WITHIN USA.
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- Bookseller
- Brentwood Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 65295
- Title
- Library of the World's Best Literature Ancient and Modern: University Edition (45 volumes including the synopsis and index volume).
- Author
- Dudley Charles Warner
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used, very good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Limited/Numbered edition
- Publisher
- International Society,
- Date Published
- 1896.
- Bookseller catalogs
- Literary criticism, History of literature;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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