The Literature of All Nations and All Ages: History, Character and Incident
Philadelphia: William Finley & Co., 1897. Limited Edition. Hardcover. 10 vol. 8vo. For pagination, please inquire. Half contemporary brown sheep over marbled paper boards ruled in gold, gold lettering and decorations on the spines; top edges gilt, fore-edges and bottom edges deckled. Green floral endpapers and pastedowns. Title pages in red and black. Illustrated with over 100 photogravures from paintings by the world's best artists (these are plates). Edited by Julian Hawthorne and Professor J.P. Lamberton. The Imperial edition, limited to 1000 copies, numbered 430 on the limitation page and signed by the editor. With excerpts from the literature of the Celts, Greeks, Chinese, Hindus, Native Americans, Middle Eastern peoples, Ango-Saxons, and from many other cultures with literary and oral traditions. This is a large set and may require extra shipping. Very Good. Item #000015247
Light wear to the boards' edges. Overall a sharp set.
Price: $300.00