The Acorn Series of the Poets.
1912 PTLA: Handy volume edition.
Illustrated. A select series of representative poems of famous
poetical authors. Printed on extra fine paper. Illustrated and with
duograph frontiespieces, rubricated title pages. Bound in EMBOSSED
TIBET CALF IMPORTED ESPECIALLY FOR THE SERIES. INLAID COVER DESIGN
STAMPED IN GOLD. Picture end papers. In a covered box. Price, $1.50.
(Cut; Lucile is #6 of 12 titles).
The Alcazar Classics. For details of reported copies in this series, click here
1904
PTLA: Pastel Series -- 1904. Tall 16mo. Illustrated. All of
the volumes (125) in this beautiful new series of the Handy Volume
Classics will be printed on an extra fine paper, with text or
full-page half-tone illustrations on coated paper. Each volume will
have, in addition, a handsome rubricated title-page and duograph
frontispiece. The bindings of this series will be the unique feature.
Bound in an original style. Cloth backs, of delicate shades.
Cream-colored sides, with the heads of beautiful women representing
the principal nationalities of the world, done in Pastel, made
expressly for the series. On the juvenile titles appropriate juvenile
figures will be used. Sides and backs are stamped in gold, with gold
titles. Tinted tops, flat backs, each in a covered box. Price, 75
cents. [Cut; Lucile is #103).
1905
PTLA: Miniature Series -- 1905. Tall 16mo. Illustrated. All
of the volumes in this beautiful new series of the Handy Volume
Classics will be printed on an extra fine paper, with text or
full-page half-tone illustrations on coated paper. Each volume will
have, in addition, a handsome rubricated title-page and duograph
frontispiece. The bindings of this series will be the unique feature.
Bound in an original style. Cloth backs, of delicate shades.
Cream-colored sides, with the heads of beautiful women representing
the work of representative modern artists, in Miniature, done in
polychrome, made expressly for the series. On the religious and
juvenile titles appropriate designs will be used. Sides and backs are
stamped in gold, with gold titles. Tinted tops, flat backs, each in a
covered box. Price, 75 cents. (Cut; Lucile is #103).
1906
PTLA: Cordon Series -- 1906. Tall 16mo. Illustrated. All of
the volumes in this beautiful new series of the Handy Volume Classics
will be printed on an extra fine paper, with text or full-page
half-tone illustrations on coated paper. Each volume will have, in
addition, a handsome rubricated title-page and duograph frontispiece.
The bindings of this series will be the unique feature. Bound in an
original style. Veneer sides in different shades reproducing the
exact grains of the oak and ash. Cloth backs, contrasting to shades
of the wood sides. Designs on sides in gold, in imitation of a CORDON
to which is hung a pendant, enclosing the heads of beautiful
women,the work of representative modern artists, which are done in
polychrome, made expressly for the series. On the religious and
juvenile titles appropriate designs will be used. Sides and backs are
stamped in gold with gold titles. Tinted tops, flat backs, each in a
covered box. Price, 75 cents. (Cut; Lucile is #103).
1907
PTLA: ... Eligio Edition... Cloth backs.... Designs on sides
in gold, in a heavy embossed gold frame, enclosing a dainty bit of
scenery or figures representing the seasons of the year, which are
done in polychrome, made expressly for the series. Sides and backs
are stamped in gold with gold titles. Tinted tops, flat backs, each
in a covered box. Price, 75 cents. (Cut: Lucile is
#103).
1908
PTLA: ... Colonial Edition... [as 1907].
1909
PTLA: ... Beau Ideal Edition... [as 1907].
1910
PTLA: ... Fenway Edition.... [as 1907].
1911
PTLA: ... Laurestine Edition.... [as 1907].
1912
PTLA: ... [edition not named; description as 1907;
series has been reduced to a selection of the original 125
titles].
The Alma Mater Series of Handy Volume Classics.
1910-1911
PTLA: All of the volumes of this new series have been
carefully selected as not only appropriate for COMMENCEMENT GIFTS,
but for all occasions, and are printed on fine paper with rubricated
titles, duograph frontispieces, and illustrated. DAINTILY BOUND IN
FULL ENGLISH CLOTH, DELICATE SHADES; COVERS INLAID WITH VARIOUS
BEAUTIFUL AND APPROPRIATE DESIGNS LITHOGRAPHED IN 18 COLORS OR OVER
AND GOLD. EACH IN A COVERED BOX CORRESPONDING TO THE BINDING. Price,
$1.00.
The Ariston Series. This series appears in several bindings: click here for details.
1907
PTLA: This "beautiful" series is printed on fine buff paper
in two colors, illustrated. Bound in MARINE SILK TEKKO EMBOSSED with
GOLD or SILVER in VARIOUS DESIGNS. Titles in gold, gilt top. Size 6 x
8 1/4. Boxed. Price, $1.25. (Cut; Lucile is #8 of 11
titles).
The Ariston-Dilettante Series. For details of reported copies, see Ariston file above.
1908
PTLA:.... In a fancy box. Price, $1.50.
1909-1911
PTLA: This "beautiful" series is printed on fine buff paper
in two colors. Photogravure frontispiece. Bound with EMBOSSED
LITHOGRAPHED COVER DESIGNS executed in GOLD or SILVER and delicate
tints, with cloth backs. Titles in gold, gilt top. Size 6 x 8 1/4. In
a fancy box. Price, $1.50. (Cut; Lucile is #8 of 21 titles).
For details on this issue, click here.
The Arts and Crafts Edition of Handy Volume Classics.
1913
PTLA: Bound with Hammered Brass Covers. A selected series of
masterpieces in prose and poetry, printed on deckel-edge paper,
illustrated, and bound in a unique manner with hammered brass covers,
handsomely designed and embossed velvet calf backs, full gold back
stamps, gilt top, boxed. Price, $1.50. (Cut; #8 of 12 titles).
Athenaeum Library. For details of reported copies, click here.
1897
PTLA: Two volume sets of popular and standard works, bound
in green ribbed silk cloth, stamped in full gold backs from a new and
original design; gilt tops, fully illustrated, boxed in a a double
box matching the binding. 12mo. Price, per set, $2.50. (Cut;
Lucile is #23 of 30 sets, with Lady of the Lake).
Autumn Leaf Series
1898
PTLA: Bound in extra shades of fine English vellum. Full
gilt back, and sides of variegated gold, from a striking design. A
rose in embossed gilt and the leaves a perfect fac-simile of the
beautiful autumn tints. Of the one hundred volumes, no two covers are
alike. Each in a box. Price, 50 cents. (Cut; on same page as
Chef D'Oeuvre series).
The Berkeley Series. For details of reported copies, click here.
1898
PTLA: Printed on Fine Deckle-edge Laid Paper. Illustrated.
125 Volumes. A Series of Famous Books by the World's Greatest
Authors. It includes Fiction, Travel, History, Poetry, etc. This
representative library of world masterpieces of the standard and
popular authors, comprising works of fiction, essays, poetry,
history, biography, science, art, and philosophy, has been selected
with the greatest care. The unique feature of the series will be the
illustrations and the excellent quality of printing, paper, and
flat-back binding. Large 12mo, bound in Bancroft linen cloth, with an
original and effective design in gold and inks on side and back, flat
back, deckel edges, gilt top, ribbon marker, illuminated title-page
in two colors, ex libris plate and full illustrated. Price per
volume, $1.00. (Cut; Lucile is #52).
1899
PTLA: ... Large 12mo, bound in different colors vellum
cloth, with an original and effective design in gold and inks on side
and back, flat back, deckel edges, gilt top, ribbon marker, ....
(Cut; Lucile is #52).
The Berkeley Edition (Limp Ooze). For details of reported copies, click here.
1913
PTLA: Bound in various shades of velvet calf made expressly
for the series. Illustrated. A selected list of representative
masterpieces of prose and poetry. Printed on fine finished paper,
duograph frontispiece, rubricated title pages, illustrated. Bound in
velvet calf, various shades, with a striking and original cover
design, gold and embossed relief, perforated. Size 7 x 4 1/2. Each in
a covered box. Price, $1.00 each. (Cut-- see also1906 Sesame Series;
Lucile is #18 of 33 titles).
The Cadeu Series.
1907-1908
PTLA: This "gift" series of selected standard works is
printed on fine buff paper in two colors, illustrated, and bound in
ooze CALF inlaid with a bronze ornament. Boxed. Size 6 1/4 x 9 3/8.
Price, $3.00. (Cut; Lucile is #8 of 11 titles).
1909-1911 PTLA: .... and bound in Thibet Morocco, various
shades, and inlaid with an emblematic bronze ornament. Boxed. Price,
$3.00. (Cut as 1907; Lucile is #8 of 11 titles).
The Calumet Series.
1896
PTLA: Two Volume Sets. Small Duodecimo. Illustrated.
Selected volumes of the Unique Edition of the De Novo Library,
appropriately boxed in two volume sets in double boxes covered with
imported fancy papers, matching the bindings. Especially adapted for
holiday or presentation purposes. Price, $1.00 a set. (Cut;
Lucile is #8, with Evangeline, of 28 sets).
1897
PTLA: as 1896. (Cut, binding differs from 1896;
Lucile is #15 of 21 sets, with Evangeline).
1898 PTLA: ... bound in parti style... (Cut same as 1897).
1899 PTLA: ... Selected volumes of the Famous Classics, bound in parti style, various colors, cloth backs, and fancy paper sides, appropriately boxed in two volume sets in double boxes covered with imported fancy papers, matching the bindings. Especially adapted for holiday or presentation purposes. Price, $1.00 a set. (Cut same as 1897; Lucile is #15, with Evangeline, of 26 sets).
1900 PTLA: .... Especially Adapted for Holiday or
Presentation Purposes. Selected volumes of Famous Classics, bound in
parti style, various colors, cloth backs, and fancy paper sides,
appropriately boxed in two-volume sets in double boxes covered with
imported fancy papers, matching the bindings. Price, $1.00 a set.
(cut same as 1897; Lucile is #15, packaged with
Evangeline).
The Celandine Series.
1911-1912
PTLA: 1911. Full Ecrase Calf. Various Shades. Made expressly
for this series. Illustrated. The title for this series of carefully
selected classics, CELANDINE (Joys to Come), has been chosen as
highly appropriate for these uniquely bound and attractive volumes,
suitable for gifts on all occasions. They are printed on extra fine
wove paper, illustrated, frontispiece in duograph, rubricated title
page, and picture end papers. / Bound in Full Ecrase Calf, assorted
shades, made expressly for the series, with an attractive cover
design, stamped in gold. Gilt top. Each volume in a covered box.
Price, $1.50. (Cut; Lucile is #24 in series).
1912
PTLA:
The Chateau Series.
1900
PTLA: Size, 6 x 4, with Photogravure or Colored
Frontispieces amd Other Illustrations. One hundred selected Famous
Classics, bound in parti style, various colored vellum backs, stamped
in gold with fancy paper sides, ornamented with beautiful floral
bouquet effects from designs especially made for the series. Each
volume illustrated with photogravure or colored frontispieces and
numerous other illustrations, illuminated titlepages, gilt top,
ribbon bookmark, and boxed in a covered box. Price, 75 cents. A
Dainty Holiday Gift Book. (Cut; Lucile is #74).
1901
PTLA:
The Chef D'Oeuvre Series. For details on this issue, click here.
1896
PTLA: 16mo. With Illustrations in Water-Color Tints. This
choice selection of popular and standard classics is attractively
bound, printed on good paper, with illustrations in water-color
tints, averaging five to a volume. The most beautiful line of 16mos
ever made at a popular price, suitable for holiday or presentation
purposes. Bound in full white vellum, back and side stamped in silver
and various colored inks from a dainty, yet striking design.
Illuminated title pages. Each volume boxed. Price, 50 cents. (Cut).
Also in full silk ribbed cloth, gilt sides and back, gilt top. Price,
75 cents. (Lucile is #43 of 50 titles).
1897 PTLA: as 1896 except not offered in silk ribbed
cloth. Cut differs but illustrates 1896 binding.
1898
PTLA: ... Bound in fine English vellum, highly polished and
stamped in gilt and various colored inks from an original and unique
design. Wrapped in printed wrappers. Price, 35 cents. (Cut).
1899
PTLA: New Edition, 1899. 126 titles. This choice selection
of popular and standard classics is attractively bound, printed on
good paper, and illustrated; illuminated title-pages. This is the
most beautiful line of 16mos ever made at a popular price, suitable
for presentation purposes. Bound in fine English vellum, highly
polished and stamped in gilt and various colored inks from an
original and unique design, titles on both sides and back. Wrapped in
printed wrappers. Price, 35 cents. (Cut; Lucile is #51).
The Christmas Gift Series.
1907 PTLA: Full Thibet Calf, Ornate Leather.
illustrated. The volumes in this series have been chosen as highly
appropriate books suitable for gift or presentation purposes. Printed
on extra fine wove paper, illustrated, frontispiece in duograph,
title-page rubricated, fancy end papers. Bound in Thibet calf,
imported expressly for the series, in two shades of green and brown,
embossed in imitation bark effects, sides stamped in gold, embossed
and inlaid, titles in gold. The most original and attractive handy
volume gift book yet issued in leather binding. Size, 4 1/2 x 7. Gilt
top. Enclosed in a box contrasting to the leather binding. Price,
$1.25. (Cut, including Lucile; Lucile is #24 in
series; see also Rosemary series,
1906-1907; Laureate Series, 1909).
1908
PTLA: ---- for 1908. Full Limp Thibet Calf, Ornate Leather.
illustrated. The volumes in this series have been chosen as highly
appropriate books suitable for gift or presentation purposes. They
are printed on extra fine wove paper, illustrated, frontispiece in
duograph, rubricated title-page, and fancy end papers. / Bound in
limp calf, three shades, imported expressly for the series, embossed
divinity circuit edge, mottled effects, sides inlaid with an
attractive embossed design stamped in gold, titles in gold. Each
volume in a covered box. Price, $1.25. (Cut, including
Lucile; Lucile is #24 in series).
1909
PTLA: ---- for 1909. Full Limp Leather. Ornate.
Illustrated.... Bound in limp mottled leather, various shades,
divinity circuit edge, sides stamped with Holly design in red and
green foil, titles in gold. Each volume in an attractive box covered
with Holly and Mistletoe fancy paper. Price, $1.25. (cut;
Lucile is #24 in series).
The Commencement Gift Series of Handy Volume Classics.
1908-1909
PTLA: All the volumes of this series have been carefully
selected as appropriate Commencement Gifts, and are printed on fine
paper with rubricated titles, duograph frontispieces, and
illustrated. Daintily bound in parti style, with imported fancy paper
sides, embossed, various cover designs in color corresponding to
cover effects and inlaid. In a covered box matching the binding.
Price, 75 cents. (Cut of Lucile; #26 of 44 titles).
1909
PTLA:
The Commonwealth Edition.
1898-1899
PTLA: Illustrated. This choice edition of carefully selected
standard and popular works is bound in full English Vellum cloth,
highly polished, stamped with full gilt back and sides, and colored
inks, in a most novel and original design. Each volume is
illustrated, has illuminated title-pages, gilt top and ribbon
markers, and is suitable for holiday or presentation purposes. 12mo.
Boxed in a covered box. Price, $1.00. (Cut is Lucile; #6 of
50 titles).
The De Novo Library.
1896
PTLA: Small duodecimo, with illustrations in water-color
tints. The new shaped handy volume. All of volumes in this New Series
of Handy Volume Classics are printed on extra fine laid paper, with
text illustrations or full-page half-tone illustrations in
water-color tints. Each volume has in addition a handsome illuminated
title page and silk ribbon bookmark. Uniformly bound in Bancroft
linen, stamped in silver and various colored inks, from a new and
original design. The new shape of this "Handy Volume" more fully
combines all that the name implies than any other Handy Volume Series
ever issued. Each in a printed wrapper. Price, 50 cents.
(Lucile is #43; cut illustrates binding for
Lucile).
1897
PTLA: The New De Novo Library.... Uniformly bound in English
vellum cloths, stamped in silver and various colored inks, from a
unique and original design.... (Cut; binding differs from 1896).
1898
PTLA: ... Uniformly bound in a dark green linen cloth made
expecially for the series, stamped in gold and various colored inks,
from a unique and original design.... (Cut; differs from 1897).
1899
PTLA: ... Uniformly bound in a linen T cloth made especially
for the series, stamped on both covers and back in gold and various
inks, from a unique and original design.... (Cut; differs from 1898).
For details of this issue, click
here.
De Novo Library Half Leather Binding.
1898
PTLA: Selected volumes of the De Novo Library Half Leather
Binding. Small duodecimo. Illustrated. A handsome and exceedingly
attractive edition of the "New Shaped Handy Volume" for fine holiday
trade. Bound in handsome half leather, with corners; paper sides,
gilt top. Each volume illustrated with text or full-page
illustrations, illuminated title-page, gilt top, and silk ribbon
markers; boxed. Price, $1.00.
De Novo Full Leather Binding.
1899
PTLA: Selected volumes of the De Novo Library Full Leather
Binding. Small duodecimo. Illustrated. A handsome and exceedingly
attractive edition of the "New Shaped Handy Volume" for fine holiday
trade. Bound in handsome full leather, limp covers; embossed and gold
side side and back stamp, gilt tops. Each volume illustrated with
text or full-page illustrations, illuminated title-page, gilt top,
and silk ribbon markers; boxed. Price, $1.00. (Cut; Lucile
is #22).
The Emeritus Series of Handy Volume Classics.
1910
PTLA: A carefully selected list of titles from the works of
the standard authors in prose and poetry particularly adapted for
gifts on graduation and other anniversary days. Printed on fine wove
paper, rubricated title pages. BOUND IN VELVET CALF, VARIOUS SHADES,
DIVINITY CIRCUIT EDGES, WITH APPROPRIATE END PAPERS. Titles in gold,
gilt top, in a neat box. Price, $1.50. (Cut of Lucile, #21
of 40 titles).
1911-1913
PTLA: ... Bound in velvet calf, various shades, divinity
circuit edges, with picture end papers. Titles in gold and mother of
pearl inlaid, gilt top, in a neat box. Price, $1.50. (Cut of
Lucile, #21 of 44 titles).
The Empyreal Edition.
1898-1899
PTLA: Bound in Bancroft linen, flat backs, gilt tops,
stamped with a simple yet effective design in gold, each volume
boxed. Price, 75 cents. (Cut; on same page as De Novo Library, with
selected volumes offered in this binding; Lucile is #106.
See also Illustrated
Library.
The Exquisite Series.
1896
PTLA: Small duodecimo, Illustrated. A handsome and
exceedingly attractive edition of the "New Shaped Handy Volume" for
fine holiday trade. Bound in half white vellum, stamped on sides and
back in gold, fancy paper sides of highest grades; gold, silver, and
satin finished background, with beautiful floral designs. Each volume
illustrated with text or full-page illustrations, illuminated title
page, gilt top and silk ribbon-markers; boxed. Price, 75 cents.
(Cut). Full ribbed silk cloth, elaborately stamped in full gold side
and back, gilt top, silk bookmark; boxed. Price, 75 cents. Half Red
Russia, gilt top, boxed. $1.00. Half English Calf, full gold back,
raised bands, colored labels, gilt top, boxed. $1.50. (Cut).
1897
PTLA: ... Bound in a specially manufactured silk cloth, flat
back, gilt top, and uncut edges; stamped on sides and back in
gold.... (Cut). Half Russia, gilt top, boxed. $1.00. Half English
Calf, full gold back, raised bands colored labels, gilt top, boxed.
$1.50. (Cut).
1898
PTLA: as 1897. No mention of half calf. Price 75 cents.
(Cut).
For details of this issue (brilliant white, red, red and gold stamping on black cloth), click here.
1899 PTLA. Bound in a specially manufactured silk cloth,
flat back, gilt top, and trimmed edges; cover design inlaid and
stamped on sides and back in gold and inks.... boxed in covered box.
Price, 75 cents. (Cut same as 1898).
1900
PTLA: Tall 16mo. With photogravure or Colored Frontispieces,
and Other Illustrations. A handsome and exceedingly attractive
edition of the "New Shaped Handy Volume" for fine holiday trade.
Bound in a satin finished cloth, flat back, gilt top, and trimmed
edges; cover design stamped on sides and back in gold. Each volume
illustrated with text or full-page illustrations, photogravure or
colored frontispieces, illuminated title-page, gilt top, and silk
ribbon markers, in a neat wrapper. Price, $75. Also bound in full
leather, two colors, dark blue, red, flat backs, boxed. $1.00. (Cuts
of both styles; Lucile is #74).
Florentine Series.
1898
PTLA: 16mo. With illustrations in Water-color Tints. This
series, comprising one hundred and one volumes of the famous
classics, are all illustrated. Handsomely bound in various colored
silk cloths, stamped and embossed, from a new and novel design, in
gold and inks on side and back. Titles on both side and back. The
peculiar changeable or "shot" effect of the cover is remarkably
handsome. Each in a printed wrapper. Price, 35 cents. (Cut).
Holiday Edition. See Illustrated Library, 1896
1897
PTLA: Selected Volumes of the Illustrated Library of Famous
Books by Famous Authors. The following titles are bound in various
colored half-vellum backs. Side and back stamped in gold, with
imported fancy paper sides, gilt tops, and are suitable for holiday
or presentation purposes. Also in half English calf. Holiday style,
wrapped and boxed, Price, $1.00. Half English calf, gilt top, boxed,
$1.50. (Cut; Lucile is #22).
The Illustrated Library of Famous Books by Famous Authors. For details of reported copies, including bindings not illustrated in PTLA, click here.
PW 26 Sep 96 Caldwell ad describes series: "peer of all library editions".
1896
PTLA: This "Library," comprising one hundred and twenty
volumes of the greatest masterpieces of the literature, selected with
great care, is beautifully illustrated in a manner never before
attempted. The manufacture of thse "Famous Books" is superior to any
uniform series heretofore made; printed with unusual care from clear,
open-faced type, on a soft laid paper of superior quality, and bound
in maroon silk ribbed cloth specially made for the series, stamped on
the front and back cover with an appropriate design. Illuminated
title pages, gilt top, head bands, and silk ribbon bookmark. Each
volume securely wrapped. 12mo. Price, 75 cents. (Lucile is
#50; cut).
1898-1899
PTLA: ... comprising over one hundred and fifty volumes...
appropriate design in gold. Illuminated title pages, Ex Libris Plate,
gilt tops.... (Cut; Lucile is #117). For details of this
editon, click here. See also
Empyreal edition.
The Illustrated Library of Famous Books by Famous Authors (Half Calf).
1896
PTLA: The following titles are bound in half, various
colored, vellum backs. Stamped in silver, with imported fancy paper
sides, and suitable for fine holiday or presentation purposes. Also
in half English Calf. Holiday style, wrapped and boxed, price, $1.00.
Half English Calf, gilt top, boxed, $1.50. (Lucile is #23;
cuts of both styles).
1898
PTLA: The Following Selected Volumes of the Illustrated
Library of Famous Books by Famous Authors Are Bound in Half English
Calf. A choice selection of the greatest Historical Romances and
Works of Fiction, full illustrated with full-page half-tone or
wood-cut illustations by eminent artists. Printed on extra fine laid
paper, from clear, open-faced type, and bound in faultless style, in
half light English calf, gilt top, head-bands and silk ribbon marker,
boxed. Price, $1.50. (Cut).
1899
PTLA: The Following Selected Volumes of the the Illustrated
Library of Famous Books by Famous Authors Are Bound in Half English
Calf. (Cut).
The Kalon Series.
1901
PTLA: Tall 16mo. The New Shaped Handy Volume. Illustrated.
145 titles. All the volumes in this New Series of the Handy Volume
Classics are printed on an extra fine paper, with text illustrations,
or full-page half- tone illustrations on coated paper. Each volume
has, in addition, a handsome illuminated title-page and duograph
frontispiece. Uniformly bound in vellum cloth made especially for the
series, side and back stamped from several original designs, and with
polychrome insert on side. The new shape of this "Handy Volume" more
fully combines all that the name implies than any other Handy Volume
Series ever issued. Each in a printed wrapper. Price, 50 cents. (Cut;
Lucile is #106).
1902
PTLA: The New Kalon Series for 1902. Small Duodecimo.
Illustrated. The New Handy Shaped Volume... Uniformly bound in vellum
cloth, side and back stamped from several original designs, and with
inlaid reproductions in colors of the Muses by Simmons from the
originals in the Congressional Library at Washington, made especially
for this series.... (Cut).
For details of this edition, click here.
The Lakeside Series of Handy Volume Sets.
1899
PTLA: Tall 16mo. In 3 vols. Uniformly bound in fine vellum
cloth, gilt back and side stamps. Each set boxed. (Cut;
Lucile is #8 of 10, with Evangeline and
Marmion).
1900
PTLA: Arranged in SETS of THREE VOLUMES, selected for
presentation purposes, uniformly bound, comprising standard works in
poems, religious, juvenile, etc., boxed. Price, $1.25. (Cut;
Lucile packaged with Evangeline and
Marmion).
The Laureate Series of the Poets. For details of this editions, click here.
1901-1902
PTLA: Small Duodecimo Illustrated. Printed on an extra
finished paper, illustrated with photogravure frontispiece. Bound in
an original style, wood sides inlaid with carbon aristo portrait and
stamped with gold. Silk cloth backs, gilt top, boxed. Price, 75
cents. (Cut; Lucile is #7 of 16). Also offered Full leather,
full gold edges, boxed $1.50.
The New Laureate Series of the Poets. For details of this editions, click here.
1903
PTLA: Small Duodecimo Illustrated. Printed on an extra
finished paper, illustrated with duogravure frontispiece. Bound in an
original style. Repouss‚ sides inlaid with carbon aristo
portrait and stamped with gold. Silk cloth backs, gilt top, boxed.
Price, 75 cents. (Cut same as 1902; Lucile is #7 of 25).
1904
PTLA: .... photogravure frontispiece... Price, 75 cents.
Full leather with embossed inlay and heavy gold stamping, gilt edges,
boxed. Price, $1.50.
The Laureate Series of the Poets. For details of reported copies in this series, click here.
1905
PTLA: New Editon, 1905. Small Duodecimo Illustrated. Printed
on an extra fine paper, illustrated with duograph or photogravure
frontispieces. Bound in unique style. With Fantaisie sides, inlaid
with portraits on platinum, English vellum backs, gilt tops, sides
and backs stamped on gold. Boxed. Price, $1.00. Full American
morocco, embossed inlay and heavy gold stamping, round corners, full
gold edges, boxed. Price, $1.50 (Cut of Lucile in leather;
Lucile is #7 of 25).
1906
PTLA: .... New Editions, 1906 ... (as 1905]. (Cut;
Lucile is #7 of 28 titles).
1907
PTLA: .... New Edition, 1907 ... With Fantaisie marine silk
Tekko sides, English vellum backs, gilt tops, sides and backs stamped
in gold.... (Cut; Lucile is #7 of 34 titles).
1908
PTLA: .... New Edition, 1908. ... Price, $1.00. (Cut).
1909-1911
PTLA: .... New Edition, 1909. Small Duodecimo Illustrated.
This series consists of representative works of the most popular of
our poetical authors and is printed on an extra fine paper,
illustrated with duograph or photogravure frontispieces. Bound handy
volume size. IMPERIAL SILK CLOTH OF VARIOUS PATTERNS AND COLORS
imported especially for this series. Cover design stamped in gold,
inlaid, gilt top, ribbon bookmark.A beautiful and inexpensive gift
for all occasions. In a covered box. Price, $1.00. (Cut of
Lucile; #7 of 34 titles).
1910
PTLA:
1911
PTLA
The Lotus Series of Handy Volume Classics.
1912
PTLA: A carefully selected list of titles from the works of
the standard authors in prose and poetry particularly adapted for
gifts on graduation and other anniversary days. Printed on wove
paper, illustrated, rubricated title pages. / Bound in parti style,
picture end papers, gilt top, ooze calf backs, various shades, with
titles in gold, Japanese wood veneer paper sides to match, with cover
design stamped in gold, framing a bronze ornament done in relief,
making an original and striking cover effect. Each in a box. Price,
$1.00 each. (Cut; Lucile is #25 of 40 titles).
Riviera Series.
1899
PTLA: Tall 16mo, 7x 4 1-4. Illustrated. The most select
series of classics yet issued. The publishers in announcing this new
series are pleased to add that no pains or expertise have been spared
in not only offering the choicest works in poetry and prose yet
collected, and published in handy volume size, but particular pains
have been taken in the manufacture of this series. Printed on fine
laid paper; illustrated; rubricated title- pages; bound in English
embossed cloth, stamped in gold and inks, on both covers and back.
Ribbon markers. Each in a neat wrapper. Price, 75 cents. (Cut;
Lucile is #24).
The Rosemary Series of Selected Classics. For details of this edition, click here.
1903
PTLA: Burnt Leather Inlaid. Illustrated. Size, 4 1-2 x 7.
The title for this series of carefully selected classics, Rosemary --
"That's for remembrance," -- has been chosen as higly appropriate for
these uniquely bound and attractive books suitable for gift or
presentation purposes. Printed on extra fine wove paper, illustrated,
frontispiece in duograph, title-page rubricated, fancy end papers.
Bound in a dark tan leather, made expressly for the series with
design in gold and boulegravure [sic]. Each volume has an
appropriate carbon artiste inlay in sepia. Gilt top. Boxed. Price,
$1.25. (Cut; Lucile is #24).
1904
PTLA: ... brulegravure [sic]. Each volume has an
appropriate inlay on platinum done in sepia...
1905
PTLA: ....Bound in a levant grain leather, made expressly
for the series, with various designs on side in gold and
brulegravure. Each volume has an appropriate inlay done in
photgravure or etching....
1906
PTLA: ... Full Thibet Calf, Ornate Leather. New Edition,
1906, illustrated. ... Bound in Thibet calf, imported expressly for
the series, in two shades of green and brown, embossed in imitation
bark effects, sides stamped in gold, embossed and inlaid, titles in
gold. The most original and attractive handy volume gift book yet
issued in leather binding. Size, 4 1/2 x 7. Gilt top. Enclosed in a
box contrasting to the leather binding. Price, $1.25. (Cut, including
Lucile; Lucile is #24 in series; see also
Christmas Gift Series, 1907;
Laureate Series, 1909).
The New Rosemary Series for 1907
1907
PTLA: Full Limp Thibet Calf, Ornate Leather. Illustrated.
The title for this series of carefully selected classics, ROSEMARY
(That's for remembrance), -- has been chosen as higly appropriate for
these uniquely bound and attractive volumes, suitable for gifts or
all occasions. They are printed on extra fine wove paper,
illustrated, frontispiece in duograph, rubricated stitle-page, and
fancy end papers. / Bound in limp calf, three shades, imported
expressly for the series, embossed divinity circuit edge mottled
effects, sides inlaid or with an attractive embossed design stamped
in gold, titles in gold. In a box. Price, $1.25. (Cut;
Lucile is #24).
1908
PTLA: ---- for 1908. Full Limp Armadillo Ornate Leather.
Illustrated.... Bound in full limp armadillo leather, two shades,
imported expressly for the series, embossed divinity circuit edge
with an attractive embossed cover design, titles stamped in gold.
Each volume in a covered box. Price, $1.25. (Cut; Lucile is
#24).
1909
PTLA: ---- 1909. Full Limp Thibet Morocco Leather. Imported
Expressly for This Series. Illustrated. (Text follows previous years
but is largely indecipherable from the fiche; cut shows some
details).
1910 PTLA: ----. Full Limp Kamera Calf, assorted
shades.
The Salon Series.
1896
PTLA: Selected masterpieces of literature. Extra Ilustrated.
This choice edition of carefully selected standard and popular works
is offered at a moderate price in anticipation of a large sale. As
gift books they are equal to those that by reason of their limited
sale are necessarily sold for more than their real value. The entire
seriesis profusely illustrated, containing from ten to twenty-five
full-page illustrations in half-tone from drawings by eminent artists
and photographic reproductions from actual scenes described in the
texts. Printed with unusual care from good, clear type, well spaced,
on a soft laid paper of superior quality. The frontispiece to each
volume is Photogravure printed on Dicenson's hand-made paper.
Illuminated title page in three colors. Silk bookmarks and tops of
burnished gold. Bound in three styles--cream vellum, royal purple and
scarlet silk, stamped with a full gold back and side, with white
inlay or various colored inks in a most novel and original design.
Each volume in an ornamental box covered with imported fancy paper.
For presentation purposes and fine holiday trade this series is
without equal. Price, $1.50. (Lucile is #5 of 20 titles;
cut).
1897
PTLA: ... Bound in English vellum in a variety of delicate
colors. Stamped with a full gold back and side and various colored
inks in a most novel and original design.... (Cut; binding differs
from 1896).
The New Sesame Classics.
1903-1904
PTLA: Full limp ooze calf. Bound in leather, in a unique and
original style. A selected list of representative masterpieces of
Prose and Poetry. Printed on a fine finished paper, illustrated and
bound in presentation style. Full limp ooze calf, various colors,
silk-lined, gilt top, each in a box matching binding. Size 7 x 4 1/4.
Price, $1.25. (Cut; Lucile is #22).
1904
PTLA:
The Sesame Classics. For details of reported copies in this series, click here.
1905
PTLA: New Edition, 1905. Full limp ooze calf. A selected
list of representative masterpieces of Prose and Poetry. Printed on a
fine finished paper, illustrated and bound in presentation style.
Full limp ooze calf, unique cover effect with a satin ribbon bow,
held by a seal, the title in gold, silk-lined, gilt top, each in a
box matching binding. Size 7 x 4 1/4. Price, $1.25. (Cut of binding;
Lucile is #22).
1906
PTLA: ----. New Edition, 1906. Full limp ooze calf. A
selected list of representative masterpieces of Prose and Poetry.
Printed on a fine finished paper, duograph frontispiece and
rubricated title-pages, illustrated and bound in presentation style.
Bound in Full limp ooze calf, in various shades, silk lined, unique
design on side, gold and embossed relief perforated to show the
moir‚ silk in colors, contrasting to the shade of leather. A
striking and original cover effect, gilt top, each in a box matching
binding. Size 7 x 4 1/4. Price, $1.25. (Cut; Lucile is #22).
[See also Berkeley
edition].
1907
PTLA: ----. New Edition, 1907.... silk lined, original
design on side, gold and embossed relief perforated, showing bronze
ornament, very unique. Titles in gold border. A striking and original
cover effect, gilt top, each in a box matching binding. Size 7 x 4
1/4. Price, $1.50. (Cut; Lucile is #22).
1908
PTLA: ----. New Edition, 1908. (As 1907).
1909
PTLA: ... Bound in Full limp ooze calf, in various shades,
silk lined, gilt top, cover design embossed and stamped in gold,
framing a bronze ornament done in relief, making an original and
striking cover effect, each in a box matching binding. Size 7 x 4
1/4. Price, $1.50. (Cut, Lucile; Lucile is
#22).
1910-1911
PTLA: ----. (same text, different binding illustrated).
The Superb Series. For details of reported copies in this series, click here.
1896
PTLA: Two volume sets, 16mo, with Illustrations. A selection
of popular and standard books, handy in size, appropriately arranged
in two volume sets, printed on a fine laid paper, illustrated with
text or full-page illustrations, illuminated title page. Bound in an
original style, full vellum cloth, various colors, with half calf
finished backs in gold and assorted colored inks; a new and striking
style. Two volumes in a box. Price, 75 cents. (Cut; Lucile
is #11 of 30 sets, with Lady of the Lake.
1897
PTLA: ... a new and most taking style.... (Cut; binding
differs; Lucile is #13 of 40 sets, with Lalla
Rookh).
1898
PTLA: ... colors, embossed sides, with Venetian finished
backs in gold and assorted colored inks; a new and most striking
style.... (Cut; Lucile is #13, with Evangeline).
The Unique Edition.
1896
PTLA: Bound in parti style. Half Vellum backs in various
colors, side and back stamp in silver from an entirely new and
striking design, with imported fancy paper sides. Silk ribbon book
mark. Wrapped in printed wrappers. Price, 50 cents. (Cut; appears on
same page as De Novo library and is apparently same block).
1897
PTLA: as 1896; binding in cut differs from 1896.
1898
PTLA: Bound in parti style, various colors, vellum cloth
backs. Sides and backs stamped in silver, with imported paper sides,
ribbon markers, gilt top, boxed in a fancy covered box. Price, 50
cents. (Cut; appears on same page/list as Florentine Series and might
represent that issue).
1899
PTLA: New Unique Edition. 115 titles. Bound in inlay styule
in an entirely new and original manner, various colors, side and back
stamped in various colored inks, boxed in a covered box. Price, 50
cents. (Cut; shown on same page as Chef D'Oeuvre Series and might
represent that series).
Some reported copies cannot be linked to the descriptions here; for details on these copies, click here
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