The Ridpath Library of Universal Literature: a Biographical and Bibliographical Summary of the World’s Most Eminent Authors, Including the Choicest Extracts and Masterpieces from Their Writings. (25 volumes complete)

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Original half brown textured leather over marbled boards, top edges gilt, marbled endpapers. 23x15x100 cm. Avril Printing Company. Philadelphia. 1903. collation not provided. Illustrated with scattered lithograph plates. Lower spine has a piece missing from volume 4, some marginal dampstains to volume 19, otherwise very good, tight and bright, light shelfwear. A nicely bound complete set of this monumental collection of literature selections by various authors. Arranged alphabetically from Abbott to Zwingli. Heavy set, may require extra shipping. weight: 49.5 lb.