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The World’s Orators: Comprising the Great Orations of the World’s History
Edited by Guy Carleton LeeComplete 10-volume Standard Library Edition published by G. P. Putnam’s Sons / The Knickerbocker Press, 1899-1901.The set covers:* Vol. 1 – Ancient Greece
* Vol. 2 – Ancient Rome
* Vol. 3 – Early & Medieval Church
* Vol. 4 – The Reformation
* Vol. 5 – Modern Europe
* Vols. 6-7 – England
* Vols. 8-10 – AmericaA substantial historical reference set featuring famous speeches, biographical sketches, and historical commentary.ConditionPlease review all photos carefully as they are part of the description.* Complete 10-volume set.
* Former Case Western Reserve University Library books with stamps, labels, markings, and withdrawn stamps throughout.
* General shelf wear, edge wear, bumped corners, and age toning.
* Page edges show dust soiling from age and library use.
* Bindings remain generally intact except where noted.
* Volume 8 has major damage: front board detached, spine covering mostly missing, exposed binding, and requires repair.
* Volume 2 has heavy damage to the lower spine/front hinge area with exposed board material.
* Several other volumes have chipped spine ends, cloth tears, and worn hinges.
* Interiors appear generally complete with no obvious missing text pages noted during a quick inspection, but I did not page through every volume.Sold as found for restoration, display, research, or reading. Can send additional pictures if requested.
