Masterpiece Library of Short Stories. The Thousand Best Complete Tales of all Times and Countries.

Amazing and almost complete set of wonderful short stories in such great condition, makes this truly a rare find — a treasure. Condition: Excellent. No markings inside. Very few complete or near complete sets for sale exist in such good condition due to their popularity. New owner will find much joy in these books. There are 18 volumes in 9 double volume books. 1 book is missing which would contain Vol 17 & 18. Books edited by Sir J. A. Hammerton. This special edition in 9 double volumes was issued by Allied Newspapers, Ltd., in association with The Educational Book Co. Ltd. Date of publication is unknown — guessing before 1950s;  possibly 1940s or 1930s?  Each book weighs approximately 650g for a total of 6.5kg. Each book measures approximately: 14x20x3.5cm Editorial Board is impressive:  Richard le Gallienne Author and critic. Author of "The Book-Bills of Narcissus," "Prose Fancies," "Retrospective Reviews," "Rudyard Kipling: A Criticism". For many years engaged in literary and journalistic work in the U.S.A. Sir Edmund Gosse, C.B., LL.D. Critic, biographer and poet. Librarian House of Lords 1904-1914, Clark Lecturer in English Literature at Cambridge University and translator to Board of Trade. Was in 1913 crowned by the French Academy. Author of many notable books in prose and verse.  Sir John Hammerton. Author and editor of 'George Meredith. His Life and Art". "Stevensoniana". English Humorists of To-day Barrie: the Story of a Genius"; editor of the New Punch Library, Charles Dickens Library, the Fine Art Scott, the World's Great Books.  Professor Brander Matthews, Litt.D., D.C.L.Professor of Literature 1892-1900, and Professor of Dramatic Literature, 1900-24, Columbia University, wrote much on fiction and the drama, including "Aspects of Fiction," "The Historical Novel", "Moliêre: his Life and Work."  Sir William Robertson Nicoll, M.A., LL.D.Critic and journalist. Founder and editor of " The British Weekly" and "The Bookman." Edited the complete works of Charlotte Bronte: author of "A Bookman's Letters,' Problem of Edwin Drood," " The Daybook of Claudius Clear."  Professor Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch, M.A., Litt.D. King Edward  VII, Professor of English Literature, Cambridge University. Professor George Saintsbury, M.A.. LL.D., D.Litt.For twenty years Professor of Criticism, Author of Novelists y " History of the French Novel," " The Flourishing of Romance."" French Novelists. Professor Thomas Seccombe, M.A.Professor in English, Queen's University: Kingston, Ontario, 1921-23. Lecturer at Owens and East London Colleges, assistant editor Dictionary of National Biography; author of " The Bookman History of English Literature."Clement K. Shorter Literary critic, biographer and editor. Author of "Charlotte Bronte and her Circle," " The"George Borrow." Founded "The Sketch". Professor W. P. Trent, LL.D., D.C.L. Comédie Humaine," " Poems and Tales of E. A. Poe" Introduction To the English Classics.  a tre Biography of Defoe (10 vols.). Carl van Doren, Ph.D. Author, critic, editor.since 1916. and co-editor of " The Cambridge History of American Literature." Sir Frederick Wedmore Critic and author. His works included "The Life of Balzac," and "On Books and Arts." He was also the writer of many brilliant short stories.