Vintage Blue & Gold Gilt Prentice-Hall Library Books, 1954–55 – Set of 4

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Striking coordinated set of four vintage blue volumes with decorative gold gilt lettering and ornamentation, published in 1954–1955 by Prentice-Hall … Read more Striking coordinated set of four vintage blue volumes with decorative gold gilt lettering and ornamentation, published in 1954–1955 by Prentice-Hall / Grolier Incorporated, New York.

The collection includes volumes devoted to philosophy, American literature, and musical knowledge, creating an attractive intellectual and literary grouping as well as a sophisticated decorative set. Deep navy-blue bindings are accented by elaborate gold gilt spine decoration and lettering.

Titles include:

The Home Book of Musical Knowledge — David Ewen
A Treasury of American Literature — edited by Davis & Frederick Mott
A Treasury of Philosophy, Volumes I & II — edited by Dagobert D. Runes

The slight variation in book heights adds visual interest while the matching blue-and-gold bindings give the group a cohesive appearance. An excellent choice for a traditional library, study, office, bookcase or styled interior.

Dimensions:
Overall width of all four books displayed together: 6.25 in.

Two Treasury of Philosophy volumes: approximately 8 in. H × 5.5 in. W each

Musical Knowledge and American Literature: approximately 9 in. H × 7 in. W each See less