The Best of the World's Classics-Henry Cabot Lodge-1st Editions-1909-Set of 5

This is a rare 5-volume set from the iconic The Best of the World's Classics, edited by Henry Cabot Lodge and published in 1909 by Funk & Wagnalls Company. These are first edition volumes from the original ten-volume series, offering timeless selections of literature, philosophy, and history from some of the greatest authors across various cultures and eras. Each volume is elegantly bound, reflecting the classic craftsmanship of early 20th-century publishing. The set includes: Volume VI: Great Britain and Ireland (Includes writers-Ruskin, Dickens, Thackeray, and Darwin) Volume VII: Continental Europe (includes writers-Rabelais, Voltaire, Hugo, and Montaigne) Volume VIII: Continental Europe (includes writers- Taine, Dante, Goethe, and Cervantes) Volume IX: America (includes writers-Emerson, Irving, Cooper, and Hawthorne) Volume X: America (includes writers- Poe, Lowell, Longfellow, and Parkman) Measurement of single Book: Length-6.25 in Width- 4 in Depth- 1 in **Please note…The item featured is not new…it is antique and therefore will have some of the imperfections that are expected with age and history. One book has discoloration and water spots. Please inspect all the photos carefully prior to purchase to ensure item meets expectations. Thank you!**