• Reading with a Purpose 20 booklet lot, American Library Association 1925-1926 - front covers of all 20 booklets
  • Reading with a Purpose 20 booklet lot, American Library Association 1925-1926 - rear covers of all 20 booklets
  • Reading with a Purpose 20 booklet lot, American Library Association 1925-1926 - spines of the stacked booklets
  • Reading with a Purpose 20 booklet lot, American Library Association 1925-1926 - stacked booklets showing wrapper edges
  • Reading with a Purpose 20 booklet lot, American Library Association 1925-1926 - stacked booklets showing page edges
  • Reading with a Purpose 20 booklet lot, American Library Association 1925-1926 - series list and title page of Ten Pivotal Figures of History
  • Reading with a Purpose 20 booklet lot, American Library Association 1925-1926 - text pages of Philosophy
  • Reading with a Purpose 20 booklet lot, American Library Association 1925-1926 - text pages of Frontiers of Knowledge
  • Reading with a Purpose 20 booklet lot, American Library Association 1925-1926 - copyright page and course introduction of The Physical Sciences
  • Reading with a Purpose 20 booklet lot, American Library Association 1925-1926 - text pages of The Poetry of Our Own Times
  • Reading with a Purpose 20 booklet lot, American Library Association 1925-1926 - pencil notes inside the front cover of English Literature
  • Reading with a Purpose 20 booklet lot, American Library Association 1925-1926 - handwritten notes on page 9 of English Literature
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Reading with a Purpose 20 Book Lot (American Library Association 1925-1926)

Reading with a Purpose 20 Book Lot (American Library Association 1925-1926)

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Condition: Good

Book Notes: All 20 booklets show light to moderate shelf wear, with toning to the paper wrappers and page edges. Some booklets have small tears, light stains and/or minor creases to the wrappers. Pages are clean apart from English Literature. English Literature: pencil notes and figures inside the front cover and handwritten notes on page 9.

Author(s): Various Authors

Publication year: 1926

Binding: Stapled paper wrappers

Language: English

Publisher: American Library Association

Condition: Good
ISBN:

A lot of 20 booklets from Reading with a Purpose, a series of reading courses published by the American Library Association in Chicago. Each booklet gives a very brief introduction to its subject and a guide to a few of the best books on it, arranged for consecutive reading.

Titles included: A Study of English Drama on the Stage by Walter Prichard Eaton; English Literature by W. N. C. Carlton; The Physical Sciences by Edwin E. Slosson; Frontiers of Knowledge by Jesse Lee Bennett; Philosophy by Alexander Meiklejohn; Ten Pivotal Figures of History by Ambrose W. Vernon; The Poetry of Our Own Times by Marguerite Wilkinson; The Appreciation of Sculpture by Lorado Taft (2 copies); The Modern Essay by Samuel McChord Crothers; Biology by Vernon Kellogg; The Modern Drama by Barrett H. Clark; The Stars by Harlow Shapley; Adventures in Flower Gardening by Sydney B. Mitchell; Pleasure from Pictures by Henry Turner Bailey; Twentieth Century American Novels by William Lyon Phelps; Americans from Abroad by John Palmer Gavit (2 copies); Good English by Virginia C. Bacon; Architecture by Lewis Mumford.

No ISBNs (pre-ISBN booklets).

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  • Like New

    This book is in excellent condition and appears to have been read only once. The pages are clean and unmarked, with no creases or stains. The binding remains firm and tight. There may be minimal signs of shelf wear on the cover or dust jacket, but overall, the book looks and feels nearly new.

  • Very Good

    This book has been read but remains in great condition. It does not look new, yet there is no obvious damage to the cover. Wear and tear are minimal. The pages are clean, free of highlighting or notes, though it may contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.

  • Good

    This book shows moderate to heavy signs of wear that can include creases, stains or tears. The cover may have minimal damage, and the binding remains intact with slight wear. The majority of pages are undamaged, though there may be some highlighting, underlining, or notes. It may also contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.

  • Acceptable

    This book shows significant wear, which may include tears, large stains, creases, loose pages, and heavy notes, underlining, or highlighting. The binding may be loose but remains intact. While it has noticeable imperfections, it is still a complete and readable copy. Any major defects will be clearly noted in the listing.

  • As Described

    This book is visibly worn and may be heavily soiled, scuffed, stained, or spotted. It may have loose joints, hinges, or pages, and some text or pages may be missing. Large tears and other significant defects may be present. While still a readable copy, it shows substantial signs of use. Any major flaws will be clearly noted in the listing.

  • Dust Jacket Grading

    (A) Excellent
    The dust jacket is in excellent condition, may show the slightest signs of shelf wear, if any.

    (B) Good
    Shows minor shelf wear, usually along edges and may have a few light stains.

    (C) Fair
    Displays moderate shelf wear, including some noticeable small tears, creasing and/or stains.

    (D) Poor
    Contains large tears, several creases, and/or heavy staining.

    (F) As Is
    Shows significant wear and tear. Majority of dust jacket is torn or missing. May contain heavy staining.