Harvard Classics Antique Book Set | 1909–1910 First Edition

A Collector's Library, Volume by Volume

This original 1909–1910 set of The Harvard Classics is a rare find for literature and history enthusiasts. Edited by Charles W. Eliot and printed by PF Collier & Son Company in New York, each volume is a piece of American publishing history — flexible-bound for easy reading, and rich with carefully curated works of classic literature and fiction.

Each order includes a set of 2 volumes. Select your preferred volume pair from the options above.

One-of-a-Kind Patina

These books have lived many lives. Each set carries its own unique character — subtle wear, aged spines, and the warmth of a century of handling. No two sets are identical, and that's exactly the point.

Details

• Edition: Original 1909–1910 printing
• Publisher: PF Collier & Son Company, New York
• Editor: Charles W. Eliot
• Binding: Flexible
• Language: English
• Dimensions: 5.25" W × 7.75" H × ~1.5" D (depth varies by volume)
• Sold as a set of 2 volumes per order

Why We Chose It

We chose these original Harvard Classics volumes for their literary history, beautifully aged character, and connection to early 20th-century American publishing. Printed in 1909–1910, each volume carries more than a century of history while bringing the warmth and depth of an authentic old library into the home. We especially love them layered into bookshelves, stacked on a coffee table, or tucked among collected objects—vintage pieces meant to be displayed, opened, read, and enjoyed.

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