Antique Brown and Copper Book Set, Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great, 1928 Biographies

The "Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great" series by Elbert Hubbard is a notable set of biographical essays that were originally published between 1894 and 1915. This 1928 Memorial Edition was published posthumously after Hubbard’s death in the sinking of the RMS Lusitania in 1915.

This unique leather-bound set has a lovely metallic copper/bronze effect on the spines, making this quite an eye-catching set!

Complete in 14 volumes:

I – Good Men and Great

II – Famous Women

III – American Statesmen

IV – Eminent Painters

V – English Authors

VI – Eminent Artists

VII – Eminent Orators

VIII – Great Philosophers

IX – Great Reformers

X – Great Teachers

XI – Great Businessmen

XII – Great Scientists

XIII – Great Lovers

XIV – Great Musicians

Published by Roycrofters, Wise &Co.

This set is 8.5 x 18 inches.

**Condition**

These are all vintage books and show various signs of aging, which may include damaged spines, smudges, fading, bumped corners, etc. All these natural signs of age are what make vintage books such a unique, charming, and cozy design choice!