Antique "John L. Stoddard's Lectures" Multi-Volume Set
Item Details
A late 19th and early 20th century twelve volume set of John L. Stoddard’s Lectures. Bound in half leather and marbled paper-covered boards. The spines are detailed with stamped gilt lettering and decoration and the top of the pages are tipped with gilt. The volumes are copiously illustrated with color plates, photographs, and illustrations. This set includes the following volumes: Volume 1 ‘Norway, Switzerland, Athens, Venice’; volume 2 ‘Constantinople, Jerusalem, Egypt’; volume 3 ‘Japan, China and Two Lectures’; Volume 4 ‘India, Two Lectures and The Passion Play’; Volume 5 is missing; volume 6 ‘Berlin, Vienna, St. Petersburg, Moscow’; Volume 7 ‘The Rhine, Belgium, Holland, Mexico’; volume 8 ‘Florence, Naples, Rome’; volume 9 ‘Scotland, England, London’ and volume 10 ‘California, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone Park’. Plus, Supplementary Volume No. 1 ‘Ireland, Denmark, Sweden’; Supplementary Volume No. 2 ‘Canada, Malta, Gibraltar’ and Supplementary Volume No. 3 ‘South Tyrol, Around Lake Garda, The Dolomites’.
John Lawson Stoddard (1855-1931), American writer, lecturer and hymn writer traveled the world and reported on his journeys through lectures and photographs. These books are his compilation of these lectures and are still very popular today as they offer a glimpse into the world and the diverse cultural human experience of long ago.
Title and Author/Editor | John L. Stoddard’s Lectures |
Genre | Travel |
Type of Illustration | Color Plates |
Binding | Leather |
Publisher or Printer | Balch Brothers |
Publication Year | 1897-1909 |
Place of Publication | Boston |
Complete Set | No |
Volumes | Volumes 1-4, Volumes 6-10 and Supplemental Volumes 1-3 |
Number of Books | 12 |
- Please note, this is an item that may be especially difficult to move and/or transport. The winner is responsible for bringing appropriate assistance, vehicle, proper materials, and any necessary tools to pickup. International shipping may be restricted.
Condition
- some of the volumes have some leather loss at the spines and corners.
- some minor yellowing and foxing
Dimensions
Refers to the size of one book, there are twelve in the lot.
Item #
18DCC747-127