Harvard classics 1910 partial set of 41 green poetry literature history. I have just purchased a set called the collectors registered edition 1980 from someone on ebay but it only comes with 25 of the books and none of them are numbered on the spine either. The old and rare cover many categories, but among our favorites are the old childrens books i. Feb 12, 2012 i have a set of harvard classics charles w. Spinesbinding holding but may be loose on some vols. The harvard classics five foot shelf of books 19091910.
This is the complete set of the original harvard classics 1909 1910 50 volumes with the additional 1914 lectures book 1 volume, for a total of 51 volumes. I had a 5 foot 6 inch book case 3 shelves totaling 5. The books appear to be unused, with no markings on the pages or missing or torn pages. They have gorgeous black cloth bindings with gold embossment. Eliots 1910 introduction expresses complete faith in the intermittent.
While going through my grandmas house, i found two old books that looked pretty old and fancy. One of them is titled cervantes and the other plato epictetus marcus aurelius. It would hardly be worthwhile simply to point to whats missing from the harvard classics of 1910, since a harvard classics of 2001 would soon look just as inadequate. Eliots five foot shelf, is a 51volume anthology of classic works from world literature, compiled and edited by harvard. These make the harvard classics live to the reader, they indispensably aid him to obtain the utmost in enjoyment from his set. They are both the deluxe edition of the harvard classics, both published in 69 with veritas on the cover. There are 51 volumes i am missing volume 2 my father bought them in new york in. Harvard classics complete set 51 volumes first edition. The blue book set is in great condition and includes volumes 3140. Harvard classics complete set 51 volumes first edition the five foot shelf of books hardcover january 1, 1910. Shakespeare and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Typical cosmetic wear from age, please see pictures. Eliots five foot shelf, is a 51volume anthology of classic works from world literature compiled and edited by harvard university president charles w.
Elizabethan drama, the harvard classics, deluxe edition by shakespeare marlowe. Harvard classics 19091910 complete 51 volume set includes 1914. Book four in the more than series 8vo size trade paperback. Harvard classics historical bindings 49 of 50 volume. The harvard classics 50 volume set by charles william eliot. Get your reading glasses outthis listing is for a complete set of 51 volumes of the harvard classics from 1909 1910. Harvard classics fivefoot shelf of books reading guide. These books are from the best authors of the world and include the worlds best literature ever written.
The sacred books of the east is a monumental 50volume set of english translations of asian religious writings published by the oxford university press between 1879 and 1910. Eliots five foot shelf, is a 51volume anthology of classic works from world literature, compiled and edited by harvard university president charles w. We are grading this as like new because of all the harvard classics sets we have sold over the years this is one of the finest we have ever seen. I just got my 1910 harvard classics set i love it but i find it odd that the set that says five foot shelf of books is actually 6 foot 2 inches long. I have a complete set of matching harvard classics from 1910. Harvard classics 19091910 the five foot shelf of books 14 book set.
Harvard classics set collier 1909 1910 the following volumes are. Harvard classics, five foot shelf of books, 1910 the harvard universal classics, originally known as dr. I wanted to add the shelf of fiction, but decided the thrifty way instead of the pretty way. Also known as dr eliots fivefoot shelf of books, this comprehensive anthology of world literature geared towards the autodidact was published circa 1910. Harvard classics the five foot shelf of books complete 51. The sacred books of the east is a monumental 50volume set of english translations of asian religious writings published by the oxford university press between 1879 and. The harvard classics five foot shelf of books 1909 1910 ed. This is a set of 10 harvard classic books from 1910.
Harvard classics five foot shelf of books seems to be a. However, due to their age, the bindings on some of them are slightly loose. The harvard classics deluxe edition set of 22 books 1969, 62nd printing there are 22 books in this harvard classics deluxe edition set, they range from fair to good condition. Charles eliot, president of harvard university, who had stated in speeches that the elements of a liberal education could be obtained by spending 15 minutes a day reading from a collection of books. They are both in pretty good condition for their age, and i was just wondering if they would be worth. This is a beautiful collection of the harvard classics from 1909 1910 in 10 different. The worlds largest search engine for old, rare and outofprint books. Search tips glossary of terms set your own search preferences. Make offer harvard classics 1909 1910 the five foot shelf of books 14 book set. Unfollow the harvard classics 1910 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Harvard classics complete set 51 volumes first edition the five foot shelf of books hardcover 1909. Harvard classics historical bindings 49 of 50 volume set. Harvard classics celebrated historical bindings 50 volume set but missing volume 17 so only 49 books 1st edition. Please take advantage of this opportunity to own part of history at an an amazing price. Editor eliot and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now. The books are in great shape for being over 100 years old. Dec 20, 2015 i cant seem to find any info on the web about the differences between the various different publisher editions of the harvard classics. The harvard classics deluxe edition set of 22 books. Hardcover customs services and international tracking provided. The books measure 5 14 x 8, and are in overall very good to excellent condition. Eliots five foot shelf and first published in 1909.
Harvard classics 1909 1910 the five foot shelf of books 51 book set. T are 50 numbered books plus the lectures book for a total of 51 books. Harvard classics complete set 51 volumes first edition the five. Harvard classics complete set 51 volumes first edition the five foot shelf of books hardcover january 1, 1910 by charles eliot editor.
Local sales only no shipping but delivery may be availab. The harvard universal classics, originally known as dr. And perhaps it would be impossible, today, to present any group of books as an essential library, when the very idea of cultural authority is so bitterly disputedin the. We also have some interesting old sets, such as the wit and humor of america 1911 and the harvard classics the five foot shelf of books 1910. Based on my records of sales and auctions over the last year and current listings, a full set from 1910 should have.
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There are 51 volumes i am missing volume 2 my father bought them in new york in the 1920s. My frankenstein harvard classics shelf of fiction ugly. Fivefoot shelf of books known as the harvard classics, this honored collection encompasses more than 2,000 years of the worlds greatest poetry, drama, history, philosophy, scripture, and more. Complete poems written in english, by john milton v. You can find the harvard classics listed in our collection, 800 free ebooks. Editor eliot and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I believe there are about five thathave damage to the binding however the inside seem to all be in good shape. English poetry, volume 2, from collins to fitzgerald, with introductions and illustrations, 1910 hardcover jan 01, 1910 collins to fitzgerald. Charles eliot, president of harvard university, who had stated in speeches that the elements of a liberal education could be obtained by spending 15 minutes a day reading from a collection of books that. They transform these imperishable books into a living, constructive force to entertain, stimulate and inspire him.
These are the books that have shaped our thoughts, our language. Complete 52 volumes set includes the supplemental volumes lectures and the reading guide. A fortyeight volume set of the harvard classics, published in 1910 by p. They enable the harvard classics to render an educational service unsurpassed by any other set of books. Click to read more about the harvard classics 50 volume set by charles william eliot. What is the value of complete set of harvard classic books. Feb 25, 2011 while going through my grandmas house, i found two old books that looked pretty old and fancy. The harvard classics shelf of fiction was the creation of dr.
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