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Complete in 51 volumes.
First edition.
Printed in 1909-1914.
Fake leather.
Limp bindings. This set is remarkably well preserved.
Still supple.
Quality paper is very fresh.
Set only has extremely light extremity abrasion. Extremely well preserved.This set is in very good condition for the age.
Only light shelf wear.
Light extremity scuffs/abrasions.
Bindings supple.
Low acid paper is not brittle. This set can be read. Some light generalized shelf wear. These are limp or semi softcover bindings. This may be bothersome. Volume one had no writing. I didn't check every volume. First edition set.
Printed in 1909.
Set is complete.
Fake leather.
These are limp semi softcover bindings. These are semi softcover bindings which may be bothersome. These display well on a bookcase. Set is over 100 years old. Customer satisfaction is important to me. Each volume will be well protected for shipping via Priority Mail in 5 boxes. International Mail costs $100-$110 per Priority Mail flat rate box, x 5… Read More

Complete in 51 volumes.
First edition.
Printed in 1909-1914.
Fake leather.
Limp bindings. This set is damaged.
Chipping and splitting.
Looseness.
Still complete and displayable as an old rustic set. This set has significant wear. This set has more wear than most of my other sets. I have sets in better condition.
Please do not purchase this set if condition matters. Set has extremity damage. Splits. Scuffs. Abrasions. Generalized wear.
Volume 10 has an abraded spine head that stands out as is shown in the pictures.
Only in good condition For the age.
Some generalized shelf wear.
Some splits at spine heads. I tried to show close up pictures of this.
Some looseness or internal hinge paper splitting. These are limp or semi softcover. This may be bothersome. Volume one had no writing. I didn't check every volume. First edition set.
Printed in 1909.
Set is complete.
Fake leather.
These are limp semi softcover bindings. These are semi softcover bindings which may be bothersome. These display… Read More

The Harvard Classics, Shelf of Fiction.
Complete in 20 volumes. First edition set.
Printed in 1917.
Set is complete.
Fake leather.
These are limp semi softcover bindings.
Good condition. The spines are evenly darkened. Generalized shelf abrasion. An extremely good first edition set. Some extremity abrasion I tried showing close ups of the worst condition. Paper high grade and fresh.
These are larger sized, approaching 9 inches tall.
The first edition was issued on 2 sizes. These are approaching 9 inches tall. The other size was about one inch shorter. This is the first edition from 1917. ———
This is the Harvard Classics, Shelf of Fiction, printed in 1917 in 20 volumes.
This is not the Harvard Classics, Five Foot Shelf of Books, from 1909, in 51 volumes. If you are looking for the 51 volume set this is not that set.
This is the fiction collection from 1917. These are softcover bindings which may be bothersome. These are limp bindings or near softcover. They display well as old books. In… Read More

Complete in 51 volumes.
First edition.
Printed in 1909-1914.
Fake leather.
Limp bindings. Set has extremity damage. Splits. Scuffs. Abrasions. Generalized wear.
Volume one has old writing on the front blank end paper, an old ledger from the 1940's.
Some internal hinge paper is split so the bindings feel loose.
Set displays well. In good condition For the age.
Some generalized shelf wear.
Some splits at spine heads. I tried to show close up pictures of this.
Some looseness or internal hinge paper splitting. These are limp or semi softcover. Volume one had no writing. I didn't check every volume. First edition set.
Printed in 1909.
Set is complete.
Fake leather.
These are limp semi softcover bindings. These are semi softcover bindings which may be bothersome. These display well on a bookcase. Some extremity damage. Set is over 100 years old. If condition is critical, I have sets in better condition. This set has some condition flaws but still displays well as a complete antiquarian set.… Read More

Complete in 51 volumes. First edition.
Printed in 1909-1914.
Fake leather.
Limp bindings. In good condition for the age.
Set has a lot of generalized shelf wear. Some extremity abrasion. Some of the internal hinge papers may be splitting with some looseness. Some of the top gilding is eroded. Set is still good for the age.
Still supple.
Quality paper is fresh. This set is in very good condition for the age. Bindings supple.
Low acid paper is not brittle. This set can be read. These are limp or semi softcover bindings. This may be bothersome. Volume one had no writing. I didn't check every volume. First edition set.
Printed in 1909.
Set is complete.
Fake leather.
These are limp semi softcover bindings. These are semi softcover bindings which may be bothersome. These display well on a bookcase. Set is over 100 years old. Customer satisfaction is important to me. Each volume will be well protected for shipping via Priority Mail in 5 boxes. International Mail costs $100-$110 per Priority Mail… Read More

The Harvard Classics, Shelf of Fiction.
Complete in 20 volumes. First edition set.
Printed in 1917.
Set is complete.
Fake leather.
These are limp semi softcover bindings.
Set is only in Good condition for the sheer age. Some of the volumes are pretty worn. Especially volume 10. Some generalized shelf wear, extremity abrasion. I tried showing close up of the worst abrasions and spine wear. I have sets in much better condition. Paper high grade and fresh. Still a good complete reading set. ———
This is the Harvard Classics, Shelf of Fiction, printed in 1917 in 20 volumes.
This is not the Harvard Classics, Five Foot Shelf of Books, from 1909, in 51 volumes. If you are looking for the 51 volume set this is not that set.
This is the fiction collection from 1917. These are softcover bindings which may be bothersome. These are limp bindings or near softcover. They display well as old books. In very good condition for being over 100 years old. Cloth not leather.These display well on a bookcase.… Read More

Complete in 20 volumes.
Very good condition overall. The Alumni Edition.
Larger format.
Rag paper.
Limited edition. First edition set.
Printed in 1917.
Set is complete.
Alumni edition.
Limited edition.
Rag paper
Some external wear to the bindings that I tried to show in the pictures.
Internal hinge is broken on volume two making the text block feel loose.
Set has some generalized shelf wear and abrasions. Internally very fresh rag paper these are large heavy books. Set # 2721Set has generalized external shelf wear. They display well as old books.
In very good condition for being over 100 years old.
Some light generalized wear.
Cloth not leather.Each volume will be well protected for shipping via Priority Mail.2.25.21/ 4.13.21

The Harvard Classics, Shelf of Fiction.
Complete in 20 volumes.
ALUMNI EDITION. The Alumni Edition was the limited edition first edition. Printed in larger format on quality rag paper.
The Alumni Edition is the highest quality version of the Shelf of Fiction. This is set #2489. First edition set.
Printed in 1917.
Set is complete. 9 inches tall. Larger and heavier. Printed quality rag paper. Set has generalized usage wear. In good condition for the age. Set has abrasions, extremity abrasion, set has some signs of use. Some of the spines are scuffed. Spines are scuffed. I tried showing the worst in the pictures. Rear internal hinge paper volume 11 split making it feel loose. Set has generalized usage wear from use. ———
This is the Harvard Classics, Shelf of Fiction, printed in 1917 in 20 volumes.
This is not the Harvard Classics, Five Foot Shelf of Books, from 1909, in 51 volumes. If you are looking for the 51 volume set this is not that set.
This is the fiction collection from 1917. These… Read More

The Harvard Classics, Shelf of Fiction.
Complete in 20 volumes. First edition set.
Printed in 1917.
Set is complete.
Fake leather.
These are limp semi softcover bindings.
Only in Good condition for the age. Set has looseness and internal hinge separation. Internal hinge paper separation making the bindings feel loose.
Some generalized shelf wear, extremity abrasion. I tried showing close up of the worst abrasions and spine wear. A good set with some looseness and generalized usage wear. I have sets in better condition. Bindings supple. Paper high grade and fresh. ———
This is the Harvard Classics, Shelf of Fiction, printed in 1917 in 20 volumes.
This is not the Harvard Classics, Five Foot Shelf of Books, from 1909, in 51 volumes. If you are looking for the 51 volume set this is not that set.
This is the fiction collection from 1917. These are softcover bindings which may be bothersome. These are limp bindings or near softcover. They display well as old books. In very good condition for… Read More

The Harvard Classics, Shelf of Fiction.
Complete in 20 volumes. First edition set.
Printed in 1917.
Set is complete.
Fake leather.
These are limp semi softcover bindings.
Set is in Good condition for the age. Some generalized shelf wear, extremity abrasion. I tried showing close up of the worst abrasions and spine wear. I have sets in better condition. Bindings supple. Paper high grade and fresh. ———
This is the Harvard Classics, Shelf of Fiction, printed in 1917 in 20 volumes.
This is not the Harvard Classics, Five Foot Shelf of Books, from 1909, in 51 volumes. If you are looking for the 51 volume set this is not that set.
This is the fiction collection from 1917. These are softcover bindings which may be bothersome. These are limp bindings or near softcover. They display well as old books. In very good condition for being over 100 years old. Cloth not leather.These display well on a bookcase. Each volume will be well protected for shipping via Priority Mail in 2 boxes.
International… Read More

The Harvard Classics, Shelf of Fiction.
Complete in 20 volumes. First edition set.
Printed in 1917.
Set is complete. This set is only in good condition for the age. It has a lot of generalized wear, scuffs, abrasions. Set has a lot of generalized usage wear. In good condition for the age. Set has abrasions, extremity abrasion, set has some signs of use. Some of the spines are scuffed. Spines are scuffed. I tried showing the worst in the pictures. Some looseness. Set has generalized usage wear from use. This set is very photogenic. It has a lot of generalized wear that is difficult to capture. This set is the best match to the maroon five foot shelf. The color of this set is more of a deep dark turquoise, but I'm slightly color blind and not the best judge of color. These are solid hardcover bindings.
Many first edition binding variants are limp softcover. ———
This is the Harvard Classics, Shelf of Fiction, printed in 1917 in 20 volumes.
This is not the Harvard Classics, Five Foot Shelf of… Read More

Extra postage required. $120 for Priority Mail.Harvard Classics.
Alumni Edition.
Set #2803. First edition set. Poor condition only.
Intended as a reading set.
Quality rag paper is still good.
Set has a lot of external wear and stains.
Still attractive as a rustic antiquarian set. Complete 51 volume set.

Harvard Classics.
Complete 52 volume set. Copyrights are 1937-1938Condition:
This set is in good condition overall for the age. A lot of external shelf wear. Set has a lot of scuffing and abrasions to the spines. Some uneven fading or discoloration to the spines. Some generalized usage wear and abrasions. I tried showing close up pictures of the worst abrasions and discoloration. Volume 52 has a lot of wear. Volume one had no names in it. Complete 52 volume set.
All 52 volumes are included. Cloth not leather. Simulated leather at best. Each book will be individually wrapped and well protected for shipping via Priority Mail. Extra postage required.International shipping in 5 boxes, at $110 per box = $550 flat rate. 2022.03.25 1 o

Complete in 50.
Copyright
1909-1910.
FIRST EDITION.Set has some shelf wear , extremity abrasions, and uneven spine fading. Volume 8 was supplied from another set.
Set is complete.
Volume 8 does not match. It came from a different style set, exactly as shown in the pictures.
Volume 8 does not match. This may be bothersome. Set in in good condition for the age. The main condition flaw is uneven spine fading which may be bothersome. The earlier volumes are more faded than the later volumes as shown in the pictures. The final volumes are still red, but the earlier volumes have faded. The colors don't match. Still a high quality reading set. Some generalized shelf wear.
Uneven spine discoloration.
Volume 8 came from another set with a different binding style but matches in size and text. Set has some wear.
These are only in good condition for the age.
If condition is critical then please don't buy this set as it has spine fading and wear. Still a nice rustic old antiquarian set that has a lot of… Read More

Complete in 51 volumes.
First edition.
Printed in 1909-1914.
Fake leather.
Limp bindings. Remarkably supple and well preserved. Near new condition. Slight shelf rubs only. This set is remarkably well preserved.
Still supple.
Quality paper is fresh.
Set looks like it sat untouched for over 100 years.
Set only has extremely light extremity abrasion. This set is in very good condition.
This is be of the best sets I own.
Only slight shelf wear.
Light extremity scuffs/abrasions.
Bindings supple.
Low acid paper is not brittle. This set can be read. These are limp or semi softcover bindings. This may be bothersome. Volume one had no writing. I didn't check every volume. First edition set.
Printed in 1909.
Set is complete.
Fake leather.
These are limp semi softcover bindings. These are semi softcover bindings which may be bothersome. These display well on a bookcase. Set is over 100 years old. Customer satisfaction is important to me. Each volume will be well protected for shipping via… Read More

Complete in 51 volumes.
First edition.
Printed in 1909-1914.
Fake leather.
Limp bindings. Set is in good condition for the age.
It displays well.
Set has extremity abrasions.
Some spine head deterioration.
Some splits.
Some extremity splits.
Stain on face of volume 50.
Lectures spine is creased. Some of the top edge gilding is abraded through.
Some gouges and abrasions. I have sets in better condition and in worse condition. Please do not purchase this set if condition is critical. Set has extremity damage. Splits. Scuffs. Abrasions. Generalized wear. Only in good condition For the age.
Some generalized shelf wear.
Some splits at spine heads. I tried to show close up pictures of this.
Some looseness or internal hinge paper splitting. These are limp or semi softcover. This may be bothersome. Volume one had no writing. I didn't check every volume. First edition set.
Printed in 1909.
Set is complete.
Fake leather.
These are limp semi softcover bindings. These are semi softcover… Read More

Complete in 51 volumes.
First edition.
Printed in 1909-1914.
Fake leather.
Limp bindings. In very good condition for the age.
Some specific blemishes here and there. Generalized shelf wear. Some of the internal hinges are loose. Internal hinge papers are split in some volumes. Fraying at head of spine volume eight. Some wear to some spine heads. The paper is still good.
If condition is critical I have sets in even better condition.
Still supple.
Quality paper is fresh. This set is in very good condition for the age. Bindings supple.
Low acid paper is not brittle. This set can be read. These are limp or semi softcover bindings. This may be bothersome. Volume one had no writing. I didn't check every volume. First edition set.
Printed in 1909.
Set is complete.
Fake leather.
These are limp semi softcover bindings. These are semi softcover bindings which may be bothersome. These display well on a bookcase. Set is over 100 years old. Customer satisfaction is important to me. Each volume will be… Read More

Brand new.
In the original plastic.
12 random volumes from the 1980's.
All edges cased in genuine gold. 12 volumes only, in the original plastic. The plastic has abrasions and wear. Some tears and splits. It serves as testament to the condition of the books which are still new and unopened. Each book will be individually wrapped and well protected for shipping via Priority Mail.

Harvard Classics.
The rare Historical Bindings of the First Edition
50 volumes. Loose from use.
A lot of generalized wear and roughness.
Rustic danaged.
Only good for the sheer age.
If condition matters don't buy this. Selling as poor condition. Most volumes are good.
Set has a lot of generalized wear. Extremity abrasion. Looseness. Some loss of gilding. It is only good for the age. The paper is high grade.
I have 50 volumes. It might be missing a volume. I can't remember if it's supposed to have a lectures volume. It might be complete.
I'm not sure if it's complete because I'm not sure if there is a volume 51 lectures. I only have 50 volumes. Selling as is presumably missing the lectures or one other volume.Each book is already individually wrapped in bubble wrap for shipping. The volume shown is representative of the condition. I sell this set at $2000-$4000 in better condition.
Selling as is with all flaws. Condition:
This set is in only in good condition for the age. With generalized… Read More

Complete in 52 volumes.
First edition set to include the hardcover reading guide.
Printed in 1937-1938, some of the dates vary.
Fake leather. This is the multicolored version, with 5 different colored spines, as issued by the publisher. Set is in very good condition for the age.
It displays well.
Set has some extremity abrasions, some scuffs.
Some internal hinges are loose in a few books. Printed on quality paper. These measure almost 9 inches tall. These are near limp or semi softcover. This may be bothersome. Volume one had no writing. I didn't check every volume. Volume 52 has some extremity abrasion and some wear, more so than the rest of the set. These display well on a bookcase. Please be comfortable with the condition before purchasing this set.
Customer satisfaction is important to me. This is a large set and returns are a big deal.
Please do not purchase this set unless you want it.
Please be comfortable with the condition before purchasing this set. Each volume will be well… Read More