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The Reading Guide first edition for the Harvard Classics. This listing is for the first edition reading guides only. (Not the rest of the set.) The whole set was first printed in 1909-1914.
The first hardcover Reading Guide was not until 1926. Prior it was still a fifteen minutes pamphletThis listing is for:
First edition of fifteen minutes 1922.
First edition Reading Guide 1926. First pamphlet edition from 1922. Still titled fifteen minutes per day.
First hardcover Reading Guide from 1926. This is scarce and is missing from most first edition sets. First paperback edition. And the first hardcover edition. These eventually became the Reading Guide as volume 52. The first edition set had no reading guide only this fifteen minutes per day pamphlet. Fifteen Minutes was the original Reading Guide for the First Edition sets. The original sets had the Lectures as volume 51, plus the FifteenMinutes Per Day Reading guide, which most sets are missing. These are the original First Edition reading guides.… Read More

Complete in 51 volumes.
First edition.
Printed in 1909-1914.
Fake leather.
Limp bindings. Set is in good condition.
Some generalized extremity abrasions. Generalized signs of use. Graded good to very good. If condition matters, I have sets in better condition. This set has more wear and abrasion. It's still extremely good for the age and displays well. Good+. The condition is consistent. Still supple.
Quality paper is fresh. Some generalized shelf wear. Some extremity abrasion. Light signs of use. A good set.
Bindings supple.
Low acid paper is not brittle. This set can be read. These are limp or semi softcover bindings. This may be bothersome. Volume one had no writing. I didn't check every volume. First edition set.
Printed in 1909.
Set is complete.
Fake leather.
These are limp semi softcover bindings. These are semi softcover bindings which may be bothersome. These display well on a bookcase. Set is over 100 years old. Customer satisfaction is important to me. Each volume will be well… Read More

Complete in 51 volumes.
First edition.
Printed in 1909-1914.
Fake leather.
Limp bindings. In good condition for the age.
Some specific blemishes here and there. Generalized shelf wear. Some micro chipping to a few extremities especially volume 27. I tried showing close ups. Some wear to some spine heads. Some of the gilding is not uniform. The paper is still good.
If condition is critical I have sets in better condition. I also have sets that have more wear. This set might be a good compromise n price relative to the condition.
Still supple.
Quality paper is fresh. This set is in good condition for the age. Bindings supple.
Low acid paper is not brittle. This set can be read. These are limp or semi softcover bindings. This may be bothersome. Volume one had no writing. I didn't check every volume. First edition set.
Printed in 1909.
Set is complete.
Fake leather.
These are limp semi softcover bindings. These are semi softcover bindings which may be bothersome. These display well on a… Read More

Complete in 50 volumes.
Missing the supplemental Lectures volume.
First edition.
Printed in 1909-1914. First edition set.
Printed in 1909.
Set is complete.
These are the original maroon gilded cloth bindings. Not leather. This set has a lot of generalized usage wear and looseness that is hard to show in the pictures. Volume 50 looks pretty beat up, loose, splits along spine extremities. Lacking the final Lectures volume.
I have sets in better condition. If condition matters please do not purchase this set.
Set has extremity damage. Splits. Scuffs. Abrasions. Generalized wear.
This set has more wear than is coming out in the pictures. This set is photogenic.
In good condition For the age.
Some generalized shelf wear.
Some splits at spine heads. I tried to show close up pictures of this.
Some looseness or internal hinge paper splitting.
The lectures volume is loose, has a split at the head of the spine, internal hinge paper is split. Volume one had no writing. I didn't check every volume.… Read More

Complete in 51 volumes.
First edition.
Printed in 1909-1914.
Fake leather.
Limp bindings. This set is damaged.
Chipping and splitting.
Looseness.
Still complete and displayable as an old rustic set. This set has significant wear. This set has more wear than most of my other sets. I have sets in better condition.
Please do not purchase this set if condition matters. Set has extremity damage. Splits. Scuffs. Abrasions. Generalized wear. Only in good condition For the age.
Some generalized shelf wear.
Some splits at spine heads. I tried to show close up pictures of this.
Some looseness or internal hinge paper splitting. These are limp or semi softcover. This may be bothersome. Volume one had no writing. I didn't check every volume. First edition set.
Printed in 1909.
Set is complete.
Fake leather.
These are limp semi softcover bindings. These are semi softcover bindings which may be bothersome. These display well on a bookcase. Some extremity damage. Set is over 100 years old.
Set has… Read More

The Harvard Classics, Shelf of Fiction.
Complete in 20 volumes. First edition set.
Printed in 1917.
Set is complete.
Fake leather.
These are limp semi softcover bindings.
Set is in good condition for the age. Some signs of use. Some extremity abrasion. Some of the internal hinges are loose or internally split in some volumes. ———
This is the Harvard Classics, Shelf of Fiction, printed in 1917 in 20 volumes.
This is not the Harvard Classics, Five Foot Shelf of Books, from 1909, in 51 volumes. If you are looking for the 51 volume set this is not that set.
This is the fiction collection from 1917. These are softcover bindings which may be bothersome. These are limp bindings or near softcover. They display well as old books. In very good condition for being over 100 years old. Cloth not leather.These display well on a bookcase. Each volume will be well protected for shipping via Priority Mail in 2 boxes.
International shipping via Priority Mail International. 2022.03.03 DG 2

The Harvard Classics, Shelf of Fiction.
Complete in 20 volumes. First edition set.
Printed in 1917.
Set is complete.
Fake leather.
These are limp semi softcover bindings.
Set is in extremely good condition for the age. Some signs of use. Some extremity abrasion. Some of the internal hinges are loose or internally split in some volumes. ———
This is the Harvard Classics, Shelf of Fiction, printed in 1917 in 20 volumes.
This is not the Harvard Classics, Five Foot Shelf of Books, from 1909, in 51 volumes. If you are looking for the 51 volume set this is not that set.
This is the fiction collection from 1917. These are softcover bindings which may be bothersome. These are limp bindings or near softcover. They display well as old books. In very good condition for being over 100 years old. Cloth not leather.These display well on a bookcase. Each volume will be well protected for shipping via Priority Mail in 2 boxes.
International shipping via Priority Mail International. 2022.03.03 DG 1

The Harvard Classics, Shelf of Fiction.
Complete in 20 volumes. Set is complete.
Set is sophisticated. (This means that this set was Completed from two sets). Top of spines have previous owners stamp.
Volumes 18, 19, and 20 cane from another set and don't match in color.
Set is therefore being sold as poor condition due to the mismatched color.
—>Set is sophisticated. This means that it was completed from multiple sets. The condition grade is higher but the set is mismatched. If you care about that then you should not purchase this set because they do not match.
Some extremity abrasion. First edition set.
Printed in 1917.
Set is complete.
Fake leather.
These are limp semi softcover bindings.
Good condition for the age, a lot of extremity abrasion. The spines are unevenly darkened. Generalized shelf abrasion. A good first edition set. Some extremity abrasion I tried showing close ups of the worst condition. Paper high grade and fresh.
These are larger sized, approaching 9 inches tall.
The… Read More

The Harvard Classics, Shelf of Fiction.
Complete in 20 volumes. First edition set.
Printed in 1917.
Set is complete.
Fake leather.
These are limp semi softcover bindings.
Good condition. Light generalized shelf wear, extremity abrasion. I tried showing close up of the worst abrasions. Some spine scuffs, especially Victor Hugo. An extremely good set. I have sets in even better condition. Bindings supple. Paper high grade and fresh. ———
This is the Harvard Classics, Shelf of Fiction, printed in 1917 in 20 volumes.
This is not the Harvard Classics, Five Foot Shelf of Books, from 1909, in 51 volumes. If you are looking for the 51 volume set this is not that set.
This is the fiction collection from 1917. These are softcover bindings which may be bothersome. These are limp bindings or near softcover. They display well as old books. In very good condition for being over 100 years old. Cloth not leather.These display well on a bookcase. Each volume will be well protected for shipping via… Read More

49 volumes.
Not complete. Spine extremities are frayed.
The gilding on the spines is rubbed off.
Poor external condition.
Looseness and internal hinge paper splits. If condition matters please do not buy this set. I have other sets in better condition. First edition set. 1909-1914. The historical bindings version. With distinctive ornately gilded covers.
The spines have a lot of shelf wear. Abrasions and rubbing to the spines. Some of the gilding is lost. Not complete. The whole set is 51 volumes. There may be duplicate volumes, I didn't check each volume number, but I think these all came from the same set. If condition matters please do not buy this. A lot of generalized shelf wear. Some generalized usage wear, rubs, abrasions. Quality paper. Almost 100 years old.
These have some looseness and generalized usage wear. Some of the internal hinge paper may be loose or split. Some external stains.
They display well as old books. In very good condition for being over 100 years old. These display… Read More

Complete in 51 volumes.
First edition.
Printed in 1909-1914. First edition set.
Printed in 1909.
Set is complete.
These are the original maroon gilded cloth bindings. Not leather. Set is only in good condition for the age.
If condition matters I have sets in better condition.
Set has a lot of generalized wear, extremity abrasions. Some looseness from use. Some stains. Some uneven discoloration as shown in the pictures. Scuffs. Abrasions. Volume one has stains to the front cover as shown in the pictures. Generalized wear. Set is photogenic. It has more wear and looseness than shows in the pictures. In good condition For the age.
Some generalized shelf wear.
Some looseness or internal hinge paper splitting.
Volume one had no writing. I didn't check every volume. First edition set.
Printed in 1909.
Set is complete.
These are the original maroon gilded cloth bindings. Not leather. Set is in extremely good condition for the age. It has extremity abrasions and shelf wear.
This set is highly… Read More

Complete in 51.
FIRST EDITION.
1909-1910-1914. Set has bothersome extremity abrasions as shown in the pictures.
If you're looking for an old rustic set this might be a good set. If condition matters I have other sets in better condition.
This set has a lot of extremity wear.
If condition matters don't buy this. The bindings are cloth.
Fake leather.
Complete in 51 volumes.
The hardcover Reading Guide was not added to the set until 1930. Set is complete in 51.

Set has extremity damage, splits and abrasions. I showed the worst in the close up pictures. Volume 50 hinge is heavily abraded through as shown in the picture. This may be bothersome. 

Set has more extremity abrasions and wear than is shown in the first picture.
This set has wear.
If condition is critical, the extremity abrasions may be bothersome.Each book will be individually wrapped and well protected for shipping/
Set has some extremity wear and abrasions that is hard to see in the pictures.2022.04.02

Harvard Classics.
Alumni Edition.
Set #4969. First edition set. Complete 51 volume set. Rag paper.
Large heavy books at 9 inches tall.
Approximately 90+ inches of shelf space. Set is only in good condition for the age.
Set has a lot of generalized usage wear. Signs of use. Shelf scuffs and abrasions. Looseness. Some wear along the spine extremities. Set has a lot of generalized wear. Only in good condition for the sheer age. Still a good reading set or old rustic set for display. Will be well protected for shipping. Extra postage required. $157 via Priority Mail. Shipped in 7 boxes. 2022.03.21

First edition.
Printed in 1917.
Complete in 20 volumes. Very good condition for the age. These are fake leather. The bindings are limp which may be bothersome. Limp means that they are in between hardcover and softcover. No names. Set looks unread.
This set is extremely well preserved. Light generalized shelf rubs.
No owners name. These are all wrapped in bubble wrap ready to ship. The volume one shown in the picture is representative of the condition. Light generalized wear. Very good overall. Some signs of usage. I did not check every volume. Some of the internal hinge paper may be split or loose. All volumes present. Set is complete. The shelf of fiction is the 20 volume fiction set for the Harvard Classics.
This is not the 52 volume five foot shelf. That is a different set. This is the 20 volume fiction set from 1917. It is complete in 20, not 52. Each volume will be well protected for shipping via Priority Mail.2022.03.24

Complete in 51 volumes.
First edition.
Printed in 1909-1914. These are the original gilded cloth bindings. This set is in very good condition for the age.
Only light shelf wear.
Light extremity scuffs/abrasions.
Low acid paper is not brittle. This set can be read. This is one of my best sets.Some light generalized shelf wear. This set is extremely photogenic.
It has extremity abrasion that is difficult to show in the pictures. I took close up pictures to help show this extremity abrasion. Volume one had no writing. I didn't check every volume. First edition set.
Printed in 1909.
Set is complete.
Cloth not leather. These display well on a bookcase. Set is over 100 years old. Customer satisfaction is important to me. Each volume will be well protected for shipping via Priority Mail in 5 boxes. This costs over $100. International Mail costs $100-$110 per Priority Mail flat rate box, x 5 boxes = $550. 2022.01.14 M M1

The Harvard Classics, Shelf of Fiction.
Complete in 20 volumes. First edition set.
Printed in 1917.
Set is complete.
Fake leather.
These are limp semi softcover bindings.
Set has a lot of wear. Poor condition only. Only in Good condition for the age. Set has a lot of generalized wear. Front cover volume one is cracked as clearly shown in the pictures. Some looseness from use. If condition is critical I have sets in better condition. Set is graded poor. Still a good reading set. The paper is still good. Perhaps still a good rustic antiquarian set where condition doesn't matter. ———
This is the Harvard Classics, Shelf of Fiction, printed in 1917 in 20 volumes.
This is not the Harvard Classics, Five Foot Shelf of Books, from 1909, in 51 volumes. If you are looking for the 51 volume set this is not that set.
This is the fiction collection from 1917. These are softcover bindings which may be bothersome. These are limp bindings or near softcover. They display well as old books. In very good… Read More

Harvard Classics.
Alumni Edition.
Set #2841. First edition set. Complete 51 volume set. Rag paper.
Large heavy books at 9 inches tall.
Approximately 90+ inches of shelf space. Set is only in good condition for the age.
Set has a lot of generalized usage wear. Signs of use. Shelf scuffs and abrasions. Looseness. Some wear along the spine extremities. Set has a lot of generalized wear. Only in good condition for the sheer age. Still a good reading set or old rustic set for display. Postage is $157, shipped in 7 boxes.Will be well protected for shipping. 2022.03.24 o3

Complete in 51 volumes.
First edition.
Printed in 1909-1914.
Fake leather.
Limp bindings. Set is in very good condition overall.
Some generalized extremity abrasions. Some minor extremity blemishes to a few spots that I tried to show in the pictures. Set is remarkably well preserved.This set is remarkably well preserved.
Still supple.
Quality paper is fresh. Some generalized shelf wear. Some extremity abrasion. Light signs of use. A very good set.
Bindings supple.
Low acid paper is not brittle. This set can be read. These are limp or semi softcover bindings. This may be bothersome. Volume one had no writing. I didn't check every volume. First edition set.
Printed in 1909.
Set is complete.
Fake leather.
These are limp semi softcover bindings. These are semi softcover bindings which may be bothersome. These display well on a bookcase. Set is over 100 years old. Customer satisfaction is important to me. Each volume will be well protected for shipping via Priority Mail in 5 boxes. Postage… Read More

Complete in 51 volumes.
First edition.
Printed in 1909-1914.
Fake leather.
Limp bindings. In very good condition for the age.
Light generalized shelf wear. Some specific blemishes at some heads of spines. I showed close up pictures of the worst wear. Set is exceptionally well preserved overall with some specific flaws.
Still supple.
Quality paper is fresh. This set is in very good condition for the age. Bindings supple.
Low acid paper is not brittle. This set can be read. These are limp or semi softcover bindings. This may be bothersome. Volume one had no writing. I didn't check every volume. First edition set.
Printed in 1909.
Set is complete.
Fake leather.
These are limp semi softcover bindings. These are semi softcover bindings which may be bothersome. These display well on a bookcase. Set is over 100 years old. Customer satisfaction is important to me. Each volume will be well protected for shipping via Priority Mail in 5 boxes, costing $125.International Mail costs $100-$110 per… Read More

50 volumes.
Not complete. Set has several duplicates and is missing several volumes. 50 volumes but not complete. The gilding on the spines is rubbed off.
Poor to good external condition. A lot of wear and abrasion. Good is it a good book grade.
Very good paper. The paper is still fresh bright and clean. Looseness and internal hinge paper splits. If condition matters please do not buy this set. I have other sets in better condition. First edition set. 1909-1914. The historical bindings version. With distinctive ornately gilded covers.
The spines have a lot of shelf wear. Abrasions and rubbing to the spines. Some of the gilding is lost. Not complete. The whole set is 50 volumes, but I think there are 2-3 duplicates.
If condition matters please do not buy this. A lot of generalized shelf wear. Some generalized usage wear, rubs, abrasions. Quality paper. Almost 100 years old.
These have some looseness and generalized usage wear. Some of the internal hinge paper may be loose or split. Some external… Read More