Journeys Through Bookland By Charles Sylvester 10 of 11 Volumes Set, 1909
$ 18.48
Description
Journeys Through Bookland By Charles Sylvester 10 of 11 Volumes Set, 1909. Of 11 total (missing the Guidebook to the series). Author is Charles H. Sylvester. Subtitle is: A New and Original Plan for Reading, Applied to the World's Best Literature for Children. Top of page ends gilt and lovely embossed gilt decoration on covers and spines. Journeys Through Bookland 10 vols. of 11 total (missing the Guidebook to the series). Author is Charles H. Sylvester. Subtitle is: A New and Original Plan for Reading, Applied to the World's Best Literature for Children. Published in 1909 by the Bellows-Reeves Company of Chicago. Top of page ends gilt and lovely embossed gilt decoration on covers and spines. All have some wear and a few bumped corners with some scuffs. Some foxing and age-darkening of pages. Vol. 1 is the only one in poor condition, with loose hinges, repaired with tape, a creased spine, loose pages and some waterstaining and coloring. Vol. 3 has a loose but intact color plate (Aladdin), a few tears at front and slightly loose hinge. Vol. 4 has torn spot on spine and a few spots on cover. Vol. 5 is missing 1 color plate. Vol. 6 has a loose color plate. Vols. 2, 7, 9 in good condition with all plates. This set does not include Guidebook (#11). Priced accordingly. Overall a handsome set with a comprehensive collection of stories for children that will look beautiful on your shelf! ... Journeys Through Bookland, Bookland, childrens books, childrens book set, book set, book lot, childrens classics, bulk books, Charles H. Sylvester, vintage childrens books, vintage books, kids books, vintage kids books, fairy tales, myths, legends, history for kids, biographies, Alice in Wonderland, Aladdin, Robinson Crusoe, adventure stories, Robin Hood, The Snow Queen, The Water Babies, Thor, Loki, Beowulf
