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Striking coordinated set of four vintage blue volumes with decorative gold gilt lettering and ornamentation, published in 1954–1955 by Prentice-Hall …
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Striking coordinated set of four vintage blue volumes with decorative gold gilt lettering and ornamentation, published in 1954–1955 by Prentice-Hall / Grolier Incorporated, New York.
The collection includes volumes devoted to philosophy, American literature, and musical knowledge, creating an attractive intellectual and literary grouping as well as a sophisticated decorative set. Deep navy-blue bindings are accented by elaborate gold gilt spine decoration and lettering.
Titles include:
The Home Book of Musical Knowledge — David Ewen
A Treasury of American Literature — edited by Davis & Frederick Mott
A Treasury of Philosophy, Volumes I & II — edited by Dagobert D. Runes
The slight variation in book heights adds visual interest while the matching blue-and-gold bindings give the group a cohesive appearance. An excellent choice for a traditional library, study, office, bookcase or styled interior.
Dimensions:
Overall width of all four books displayed together: 6.25 in.
Two Treasury of Philosophy volumes: approximately 8 in. H × 5.5 in. W each
Musical Knowledge and American Literature: approximately 9 in. H × 7 in. W each
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- Dimensions
- 6.25ʺW × 7ʺD × 9ʺH
- Styles
- Traditional
- Period
- 1950s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Leatherette
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Blue
- Condition Notes
- Excellent vintage condition. Bindings remain exceptionally attractive with strong blue coloration and well-preserved gold gilt decoration and lettering. Minor signs … moreExcellent vintage condition. Bindings remain exceptionally attractive with strong blue coloration and well-preserved gold gilt decoration and lettering. Minor signs of age and handling may be present consistent with books dating to the mid-1950s. Please refer to photographs for additional condition detail. less
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