Familiar Quotations

The book is in good condition with a sturdy hardcover binding. The spine and cover show minor wear consistent with age, but the text block remains clean and intact. There is no dust jacket present, and the book is free from inscriptions or library markings.

"Familiar Quotations" by John Bartlett, published by Garden City Publishing Co., Inc. in Garden City, New York, in 1944, stands as a comprehensive reference work. This Eleventh Edition, revised and enlarged, is edited by Christopher Morley and Louella D. Everett. First published in 1855, Bartlett's work has been a staple in literature and reference collections, tracing passages and proverbs to their sources in ancient and modern literature. This edition, reprinted in January 1944, maintains the integrity of Bartlett's original vision while expanding on it to include more contemporary sources. The book's significance is underscored by its continued publication and use as a definitive source of quotations. The hardcover binding is sturdy, though the dust jacket condition is unknown, and it lacks any library markings, inscriptions, or signatures.