Gordons Classic Library By 9th Century Literary Giants

Gordons Classic Library By 9th Century Literary Giants
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Gordons Classic Library By 9th Century Literary Giants

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Gordons Classic Library By 9th Century Literary Giants

These books show the classic style of the mid-20th century. They are small hardcovers with faux leather and gold detail, measuring 6 x 4 inches. This style suggests they were made between the 1930s and 1950s. Like many books from that era, they do not have a printed copyright year.

Publisher and Publication Date of Gordon Classic Library Editions

This Gordon Classic Library set is an 18-volume set with two missing. They are common in vintage collections across Australia and the UK. Although they carry the “Gordon” name, the famous British house Thomas Nelson & Sons Ltd actually published them.

  • About the Publisher: Thomas Nelson & Sons Ltd\
  • Founded: 1798 in Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Known for: Religious texts, educational materials, and classic literature
  • Legacy: Known for high-quality bindings and easy-to-read editions.

    Dating the Editions:

    Collector style: no modern barcodes.

    Estimated age: – 80 years old

    Likely publication window: circa 1940s

    Condition: These books show signs of age with mold marks, and minor wear, most are in good condition, all with intact bindings and clean pages.

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    Gordons Classic Library By 9th Century Literary Giants

    Gordons Classic Library By 9th Century Literary Giants: Leatherette Book Set is a series of 18 vintage books that bring together some of the most beloved and influential works of classic literature. Published in Australia, this set is a favourite among collectors, educators, and literary enthusiasts who appreciate both the content and the craftsmanship of traditional bookmaking.

    📚 Contents

    • Ivanhoe: Sir Walter Scott
    • Sir Walter Scott: Ivanhoe
    • Wuthering Heights: Emily Bronti
    • Jane Eyre: Charlotte Bronte
    • Little Women: Louise M Alcott
    • The Three Musketeers: Alexandre Dumas
    • Lorna Doone: R. D. Blackmore
    • The Woman in White: Wilkie Collins
    • Treasure Island: Robert Louois Stevenson
    • The Coral Island: R.M. Ballantyne
    • John Halifax, Gentleman: Mrs. Craik
    • Mr. Midshipman Easy: Captain Marryat
    • Vanity Fair: W.M. Thackeray
    • The Last of the Mohicans: Fenimore Cooper
    • The Compleat Angler: Walton and Cotton
    • Pride and Prejudice:Jane Austen
    • Pickswick Papers: Charles Dickens
    • David Copperfield: Charles Dickens

    Each volume is bound in sturdy hardcover, with gilded top page edges, lending the set a cohesive and dignified appearance

    These books are not strictly rare, however, collectors value the Gordon Classic Library for its beautiful presentation. You can also find single volumes through vintage book dealers.

    Weight6 kg
    Dimensions460 × 170 × 120 cm

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