The Five-Foot Shelf of Books: Volume 25

This 1909 edition of The Five-Foot Shelf of Books: Volume 25 is in good condition. The maroon cloth cover shows minor wear, particularly at the spine ends, but the gold lettering remains clear. There is no dust jacket. The pages are clean with no inscriptions or library markings, and the binding is intact, ensuring durability for continued reading or display.

The Five-Foot Shelf of Books: Volume 25, published by P. F. Collier & Son in 1909, is a distinguished entry in the Harvard Classics series. This volume features works by influential thinkers John Stuart Mill and Thomas Carlyle. Mill's "Autobiography" and "Essay on Liberty" are complemented by Carlyle's "Characteristics," "Inaugural Address," and "Essay on Scott," offering a rich exploration of philosophical and literary thought. Edited by Charles W. Eliot, this collection is a testament to the enduring significance of these authors. The book is bound in a maroon cloth cover with gold lettering, characteristic of the series. While the year of publication is confirmed as 1909, the edition specifics are not stated. The book is in good condition, with no inscriptions or library markings, making it a valuable addition for collectors of classic philosophical literature.