The Writings of Oliver Wendell Holmes 14 volumes / 1908

Description: The Writings of Oliver Wendell Holmes (14 volumes) Author: Holmes, Oliver Wendell Title: The Writings of Oliver Wendell Holmes (14 volumes) Publication: New York: Houghton Mifflin, 1891-1908 Description: Leather bound. The Riverside Edition, complete in 14 volumes. 8vo. Various paginations. Engraved frontispiece portraits with tissue guards in 4 volumes. Dark Blue three-quarter morocco over blue cloth boards; gilt lettering to spines; marbled endpapers; TEG. Engraved previous owner bookplates in each volume else a fine set. Oliver Wendell Holmes (1809 - 1894) was an American physician, poet, and polymath based in Boston. A member of the Fireside Poets, he was acclaimed by his peers as one of the best writers of the day. His most famous prose works are the "Breakfast-Table" series, which began with The Autocrat of the Breakfast-Table. (BAL 9033). Seller ID: 18968 Subject: Literature & PoetryCarpe Diem Fine Books Monterey, CA Carpe Diem Fine Books has been in business since 1995 and are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), and the International Online Booksellers Association (IOBA). Our inventory offers a range of general antiquarian and collectible books and related materials in all fields. We have a particular interest in the history and literature of California and the American West. Located in a charming 1930's Carmel-stone building in historic downtown Monterey, we are open by appointment and by chance. Our Guarantee Any purchase can be returned for any reason; we will (cheer)fully refund the purchase price if notified within 30 days of receipt and the book(s) is returned in the same condition. Shipping charges will also be refunded if the book has been incorrectly described. Shipping All books shipped to US destinations are sent US Post Office Media Mail. Delivery typically takes a week, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Faster shipping is available, please ask before paying. We will combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. If you are overcharged for shipping during checkout, we will send you a prompt refund of any overpayment. International Buyers We ship internationally. Please contact us for an exact price. Payment We prefer Paypal. Sales tax will be added to orders shipped to California residents (8.75%) Feedback Thank you again for your recent order; we trust you are pleased with your purchase. We leave feedback for buyers once they have posted feedback for us. If you are unhappy with any aspect of a transaction with us, please contact us immediately. We work hard to keep buyers happy and to resolve the rare problem promptly.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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