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1888 Half Hours With The Best Authors by C. Knight Antique Book Set Leather Bind

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1888 Half Hours With The Best Authors by C. Knight Antique Book Set Leather Bind

Half Hours With The Best Authors - Walter Scott, Lord Byron, Wordsworth, Cowper and more
Edited by Charles Knight
Published by Frederick Warne And Co: London 1888
2 Volume Set

" Half Hours With The Best Authors, edited by Charles Knight and published by Frederick Warne & Co. in London in 1888, is a finely curated two-volume anthology celebrating the richness of English literature from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Drawing from a wide range of celebrated writers including Sir Walter Scott, Lord Byron, William Wordsworth, William Cowper, and many others, the collection presents carefully selected prose and poetry designed to offer readers brief but enriching encounters with the greatest minds of English letters. Each selection is introduced or contextualized by Knight's thoughtful commentary, highlighting the moral, philosophical, and aesthetic values that underpin these classic works.

Intended for both instruction and pleasure, the set reflects the Victorian era's commitment to literary education and the belief that reading could cultivate intellect and character. Bound in quality editions and beautifully presented, these volumes were designed for the parlour bookshelf as much as the study. They appeal to lovers of classic literature, collectors of nineteenth-century anthologies, and anyone interested in the moral and artistic ideals that shaped Victorian reading culture."

General wear and fading to covers and spines as shown. Hinges are strong and bindings are in excellent condition with no loose pages. There is a small inscription on front blank endpaper. Pages typically clean, crisp and bright. Good to very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 18.5cm x 13cm x 3cm (x 2 books)
  • Volume 1 has 576 Pages
  • Volume 2 has 557 Pages

PRODUCT DETAILS


Condition: Good
Binding: Leather
Special Attributes: ["Illustrated", "Marbled Text Blocks", "2 Volume Set", "Fine Leather Binding"]
Region: Europe
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: General wear and fading to covers and spines as shown. Hinges are strong and bindings are in excellent condition with no loose pages. There is a small inscription on front blank endpaper. Pages typically clean, crisp and bright. Good to very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: Charles Knight
Publisher: Frederick Warne & Co: London
Year Printed: 1888
Sub-subject: British Authors