The Universal Anthology; a collection of the best literature, ancient mediaeval and modern, with biographical and explanatory notes a collection of the best literature, ancient mediaeval and modern, with biographical and explanatory notes.
London: Clarke Company, Ltd., 1899. Edition Royal limited to 250 sets, this being No. 115. Leather bound. 3/4 Red Morocco, gilt lines, titles and floral devices in the compartments of 5-raised bands. 33 volumes, some with tissue-guarded color frontis, top edges gilt, marbled endpapers and covers. A delightful set. Generally VG- with light wear and scuffing to spines and boards, on cover is off (Volume 10 front). Great shelf appeal. Item #168721
A complete set, with very nice shelf appeal, one board has come off cleanly of Volume 10. Shipping weight is appx. 130 pounds, will be packed in 5 boxes of 27 pounds each. While this set was printed in 5 or so incantations, this appears to be the second best, after the Author's Edition. There was also a librarians edition, but I know nothing of the bindings on that edition. This set occupies almost 5 feet of shelf space. Each book measures 10.5" x 8"
Price: $1,650.00