Familiar Quotations

The book is bound in red cloth with gilt lettering, showing some fading and wear particularly on the spine. The binding remains intact, and the pages are clean, though some edges show minor wear. No dust jacket is present. Overall, the book is in good condition for its age, with no inscriptions or library markings.

"Familiar Quotations" by John Bartlett, published by Little, Brown and Company in Boston, 1938, is a comprehensive reference work. This eleventh edition, revised and enlarged, was edited by Christopher Morley and Louella D. Everett, continuing Bartlett's legacy of tracing passages, phrases, and proverbs to their sources in ancient and modern literature. This edition is distinct due to its expanded content and updated references, making it a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of literary quotations. While not a first edition, its significance lies in its comprehensive updates and revisions. The book is bound in a sturdy red cloth cover with gilt lettering, showing signs of age but maintaining structural integrity. Without a dust jacket, this edition remains a sought-after piece for collectors of literary reference works.