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Here is a handsome set of nine Grolier Classics hardcover books published in 1956 by the Classics Appreciation Society, a …
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Here is a handsome set of nine Grolier Classics hardcover books published in 1956 by the Classics Appreciation Society, a division of Grolier Incorporated. Bound in vibrant red cloth with elegant gold gilt lettering, these volumes bring rich color, texture, and timeless character to bookshelves, libraries, and styled interiors.
Each volume contains multiple classic literary works, creating a wonderfully varied collection with substantial decorative appeal. Across the nine volumes are dozens of works, including Jane Eyre, Moby-Dick, The Three Musketeers, Robinson Crusoe, Crime and Punishment, The Scarlet Letter, Les Misérables, Gulliver’s Travels, The Odyssey, Paradise Lost, The Divine Comedy, Walden, Leaves of Grass, Meditations of Marcus Aurelius, and many others. The bright red bindings, gold detailing, and graphic marbled endpapers make the set especially eye-catching, whether displayed together on a bookshelf or incorporated throughout a library or collected interior.
A wonderful choice for traditional, English, or mid-century interiors, these books add warmth, sophistication, and a collected feel to any space.
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- Dimensions
- 6.25ʺW × 1.5ʺD × 9.25ʺH
- Period
- 1950s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Red
- Condition Notes
- Very good vintage condition. The bindings remain sturdy with bright coral-red color and attractive gold gilt lettering. Light age-appropriate wear, … moreVery good vintage condition. The bindings remain sturdy with bright coral-red color and attractive gold gilt lettering. Light age-appropriate wear, minor rubbing, and gentle edge wear consistent with use. Interiors are clean overall with normal toning from age. A handsome decorative set that displays beautifully. less
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