Lot of 3 The Worlds 50 Best Short Novels Hardcover Dust Jackets 1929 Volumes 1, 6, 9
Book Title:The World's Fifty Best Short Novels 
Author: Grant Overton (Editor), Zane Grey, O. Henry, W. Somerset Maugham
Language: English
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Funk & Wagnalls Company
Publication Year:1929
Genre: Antiquarian & Collectible, Classics, Fiction
Topic: Literature, Short Stories, Anthologies
Description:
Up for sale is a rare, vintage Lot of 3 hardcover books from the classic 10-volume anthology series, "The World's Fifty Best Short Novels," edited by Grant Overton and published in 1929 by the Funk & Wagnalls Company.
This specific lot includes Volumes 1, 6, and 9. What makes this trio incredibly special is that all three books still retain their original 1920s paper dust jackets, which are highly fragile and rarely found intact today. The books feature beautiful, uniform dark green cloth bindings with gold gilt lettering on the spines.
Included Volumes & Key Authors:
  • Volume 1: Features Zane Grey (Tappan's Burro), Ambrose Bierce (An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge), and Fannie Hurst.
  • Volume 6: Features W. Somerset Maugham (The Letter), O. Henry (A Municipal Report), and Lafcadio Hearn.
  • Volume 9: Features Rafael Sabatini (The Nuptials of Corbigny), Konrad Bercvici, and George Weston.
Condition: 
  • Dust Jackets: Present with some shelf wear, minor chipping along the edges, and light tearing at the spine tips, but vibrant and intact. Please see photos.
  • Hardcovers: Cloth boards are clean with minor bumping. Lettering on the spines remains bright.
  • Pages & Binding: Binding is tight and secure. Pages are clean, crisp, and completely free of writing, highlighting, or dog-ears.
Perfect for antique book collectors, fans of classic 1920s literature, or as a striking, authentic display for a vintage home library shelf.
Please review all the photos closely to judge the exact cosmetic condition for yourself. The items pictured are exactly what you will receive. Ships quickly and securely packed to prevent any damage in transit!





Lot # 3 BST-Vintage