Gladstone Edition Poets 12-Volume Set Thomas Y Crowell Antique 1905

This is a handsome Antique 12-volume Gladstone Edition poetry set, published by Thomas Y. Crowell & Co., New York, 1905. Bound in classic red cloth with gilt spine decorations, this set brings together many of the most important poets in the English and classical tradition. These volumes were produced as a coordinated library set, intended for long-term reference and display, and remain highly collectible for both literary and decorative library use.

Highlights
Edition: Gladstone Edition (uniform library set)
Publisher: Thomas Y. Crowell & Co., New York
Year Published: 1905
Age Classification: Antique (over 100 years old)
Binding: Red cloth hardcovers with gilt spine ornamentation
Contents (12 Volumes):
Poems of Ralph Waldo Emerson
Robert Browning Poems
Longfellow’s Poetical Works
The Latin Poets (arr. Nathan Haskell Dole)
Scott’s Poetical Works
Tennyson’s Poetical Works
Byron’s Poetical Works
John Keats’ Poetical Works
Shelley’s Poetical Works
Bryant’s Poetical Works
Wordsworth’s Poetical Works
Coleridge’s Poetical Works

Illustrations: Frontispieces present in select volumes
Design Style: Late Victorian / Edwardian literary binding
Intended Use: Home library, study, or decorative shelf display
Physical Details (entire set):
Number of Volumes: 12
Total Pages: Varies by volume (multi-thousand pages combined)
Total Weight: approx. 15lbs
Book Size (each): 7 1/2" x 5". 15" of shelf space.

Very good condition with firm binding and all pages present. Some color variation from fading.

SKU 9106.2