1944 'A Treasury of the Familiar' Hardcover Book
$22.00
1944 A Treasury of the Familiar, Hardcover. Edited by Ralph L. Woods with a forword by John Kieran. Measures about 9" by 6. 751 pages. Good condition. Has a tear on the front of the spine and has a name sticker on the inside cover page.
Rediscover the literary heart of the mid-1940s with this 1944 edition of A Treasury of the Familiar. Edited by Ralph L. Woods and featuring a foreword by the noted intellectual John Kieran, this anthology was designed to be a comprehensive collection of the poems, prose, and speeches that shaped the English-speaking world. Published during the height of the Second World War, this volume represents a cultural effort to preserve and celebrate the "familiar" works that provided comfort and shared identity during a period of global upheaval.
The book is bound in a deep, dark brown cloth with a sophisticated maroon and gold-accented spine, typical of high-quality wartime publishing. Spanning over 750 pages, it offers a dense and rewarding exploration of classic literature and oratory. While the spine shows a characteristic tear along the hinge and the interior bears a previous owner's name sticker, these elements add to its authentic vintage character as a well-loved household reference. This volume is an excellent choice for a Dark Academia-themed shelf or for any collector of mid-century anthologies. Its substantial presence and historical context make it a meaningful addition to a library focused on the enduring power of the written word.
This item is vintage, over 80 years old.
Rediscover the literary heart of the mid-1940s with this 1944 edition of A Treasury of the Familiar. Edited by Ralph L. Woods and featuring a foreword by the noted intellectual John Kieran, this anthology was designed to be a comprehensive collection of the poems, prose, and speeches that shaped the English-speaking world. Published during the height of the Second World War, this volume represents a cultural effort to preserve and celebrate the "familiar" works that provided comfort and shared identity during a period of global upheaval.
The book is bound in a deep, dark brown cloth with a sophisticated maroon and gold-accented spine, typical of high-quality wartime publishing. Spanning over 750 pages, it offers a dense and rewarding exploration of classic literature and oratory. While the spine shows a characteristic tear along the hinge and the interior bears a previous owner's name sticker, these elements add to its authentic vintage character as a well-loved household reference. This volume is an excellent choice for a Dark Academia-themed shelf or for any collector of mid-century anthologies. Its substantial presence and historical context make it a meaningful addition to a library focused on the enduring power of the written word.
This item is vintage, over 80 years old.