Dates provided are typically original dates for the literature rather. If you signed up to be a member of the classics club, you could get three free books and thereafter, as a subscriber, a book. Each book is a collector edition that is as magnificent to see as it is to read. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. The classics book club meets the second wednesday of every month at kings books. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Here at ash tree books we love talking about books. The books feature gray cloth covered boards with a red and gold medallion to the. Easton press sells the worlds greatest books, bound in genuine leather and accented with 22kt gold.
Broad collection of walter j black book at hard to beat prices. I have a set of 19 classic club books published by j. The set printed in 1942 does have modest value if in very good condition. Those books introduced me to a range of classics i had not encountered in school. This book has been transferred to between the more. No other indication of it being a book club edition, however.
Many a family subscribed to this book club in order to provide their children with the classics. On the nature of the universe penguin classics by titus lucretius carus. The books are hardbound with embossed designs and the authors name written on the front in script. The works of anton chekhov tales hardback book by walter j. Feedback directory price results news help consign classic site. Everyday errors in pronunciation john gilmartin walter j. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
This is a very nice large set of the classics club books published by the popular publishing house walter j. Our extraordinary books are an elegant addition to any home or office, and make the perfect gift for christmas, birthdays, fathers day, mothers day or any. Black 1945 meditations, rubaiyat, praise of folly, old goriot, pride and prejudice, iliad, odyssey, five great dialogues, selected poems, on the nature of things, one man in the universe, two years before the mast, henry esmond, paradise lost, essays and new atlantis, selected essays by montaigne. The selected poems of robert browning classics club library by. The books are black and green cloth with some red see picture. Seattle black book club is reaching out to our community for support to keep the fight going. The history of henry esmond classics club by william. We are in need of funding for, selfcare, upcoming and on going work and the means get much needed resources. The classics club was a reading club first popular in the 1940s. Usps 1st or priority will be used depending on weight and heavier items. Along the x axis is time, and on the y axis is the count of editions published.
A collection of 20 volumes from the classics club in absolutely wonderful condition. This thirtyfour book collection from classic club library books were published by walter j. Lot of 15 classics club walter j black book set plato, homer, aristotle hc. Beige buckram cloth with scarlet spine titling and classics club logo. Ive got over thirty of the titles, and have found a number of others, but have never been able to locate a complete list of titles for this series. Find groups in seattle, washington about book club and meet people in your local community who share your interests.
Walter j black inc for sale antiquarian collectible books. The company specializes in reprints of popular titles, and issues books in the classics club, the detective book club and the giants of literature series, among others. These 1940s sets are nice collections but not highly collectible today thus the value is highly dependent on the condition of the bindings and book blocks. I recently found some books printed by the walter j black inc publishing company. Place of publication roslyn, new york date published ca1940s1970s. Marcus aurelius and his times classics club by marcus aurelius. We have been meeting in tacoma since 1994 and at kings books since may 2011. The works of edgar allan poe by walter j black inc 1927. A tale of two cities classics club library by charles dickens and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Black on man in the universe classics club by aristotle on politics and education by john. These 20 volumes are a great introduction to ancient greek and roman texts along with a smattering of classics of more recent vintage. The collection contains 44 of the known 47 volumes in the classics.
Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Black published book club editions of detectives, zane grey and often esoteric literary antiquities the classics club. Each month, the selected book is available for purchase at kings bookstore. This attractive 10 book collection was published by walter j. Book club editions book of the month clubs often use the same printing. The classics book club meets the second wednesday of every month at. The classics club looking for list of titles some years ago, i subscribed to an on approval book club called the classics club, originally published by walter j. Plato five great dialogues classics club cloth hardcover by plato.
We read a variety of classic works, from the ancient to modern. Up for sale from an estate is desiderius erasmus the praise of folly published by walter j. Spine lettering slightly scuffed, otherwise in pristine condition inside and out. The classics club looking for list of titles hotelsierra. Please see pics and make your own decision on condition see all. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. Published by 1970 published for the classic club by walter j. Black for the classics club publisher 3 works 1 ebook publishing history this is a chart to show the when this publisher published books. Name written on free end paper, and very light water stain on top corner of outside edges of the paper. Anthology containing metaphysics, parts of animals, nicomachean ethics, politics and poetics. Roslyn, ny 1944 good condition 5 12 x 7 12 x 1library of choice literature of all nations and all time edited a. Selected poems walt whitman 1942 classics club hardcover walter j black inc. Some years ago, i subscribed to an on approval book club called the classics club, originally published by walter j.
A tale of two cities classics club by charles dickens. One of the biggest reprint publishers was walter j. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. All our physical stores and our online store are temporarily closed. A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Black, inc, very good minus loose binding, bumped cornersends, faded spine, some light scuffinglight soiling on panels. Find great deals on ebay for classics club walter j black. The history of henry esmond classics club author thackeray, william makepeace formatbinding hardcover book condition used very good with no dust jacket binding hardcover publisher classics club, walter j. On man in the universe classics club by aristoteles. The book titles in this featured collection are plato 1942, the odyssey of homer 1944, the autobiography of benjamin franklin 1941 and more. The classic literature book club 1,206 classics readers the best book club in the world. Walter j black book for sale antiquarian collectible books.
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