The World's Great Classics 27 of 61 vols read & see pics 1901 HB G 260528

by Various, Colonial Press editorial staff

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Limited edition

The World's Great Classics 27 of 61 vols Author's Ed #386/1000 1901 HB G 260528 The World's Great Classics is a highly collectible, 40 to 60-volume anthology series published around 1899–1901 by the Colonial Press in New York. Edited by a distinguished committee, this richly bound, antique series remains actively sought after by collectors. Partial Set of 27 titles - see pics Historical Overview: Publisher & Date: Published at the turn of the 20th century, the Colonial Press acted primarily as an imprint for publisher P.F. Collier & Son. Editorial Board: The volumes were curated by a prominent "Library Committee" that included scholars like Julian Hawthorne, Justin McCarthy, and Timothy Dwight. Content: Instead of focusing purely on fiction, the multi-volume set included fundamental works covering history, philosophy, and major world literature. Design & Editions: Limited Printings: Limited, numbered Author's Edition restricted to 1,000 sets. This is 386/1000 G - solid books - may be some weaker bindings - no marks noted - complete - deckled pages We are 100% staffed with volunteers and all our items are donated. All our profits are returned to our local library to help fund children and adult educational programming. Our goal is to get all items dispatched from our location within 24-48 hours; however, we do not have access to our inventory on holidays. We ship by USPS Media Mail when possible and provide tracking numbers. We offer combined shipping when you order multiple i

• Publisher: The Colonial Press
• Year: 1901
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good

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