1924 the Outline of Knowledge 19-Volume Brown & Gold Gilt Decorative Book Set

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Published in New York in 1924 by J. A. Richards, Inc., this handsome 19-volume collection of The Outline of Knowledge … Read more Published in New York in 1924 by J. A. Richards, Inc., this handsome 19-volume collection of The Outline of Knowledge was edited by James A. Richards and presents an expansive early-20th-century survey of literature, history, philosophy, science, religion, art and culture.

The volumes feature coordinating warm brown cloth bindings with elaborate gilt geometric decoration and gilt lettering along the spines, creating an especially attractive and cohesive appearance when displayed together. The aged brown and muted gold palette gives the collection a wonderfully understated antique-library character.

Subjects represented throughout the collection include English poetry, world history, essays, travel, fables and fairy tales, classical writings, drama, evolution, religion, the arts, sacred writings, botany, astronomy, anthropology, chemistry, physics, medicine, mathematics, philosophy and culture.

The set was originally issued in 20 volumes; this collection contains 19 volumes, with Volume VI absent.

Beyond their historical and literary interest, these books make an impressive decorative library collection. Displayed together, the 19 volumes span approximately 28 inches, making them particularly well suited to a large bookcase, study, library, console or designer shelving installation.

Published: 1924
Editor: James A. Richards
Publisher: J. A. Richards, Inc., New York
Manufactured in the USA
Binding and printing by The Kingsport Press, Kingsport, Tennessee

Dimensions:
Each volume approximately 7.5"H × 5"W
Entire 19-volume collection approximately 28"W when arranged side by side See less