Best Short Stories [Hardcover] Thomas L. Masson

Description

1922 edition Doubleday, Page and Co. Title on spine (different than title page) is “The Best of the World’s Good Stories – Wit, Humor, Philosophy Vol II. Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. No dust jacket. Spine has some wear and small tears on the top and bottom. Pages are clean. Binding has wear and the front cover is coming loose from the binding.

This 1922 anthology from Doubleday, Page and Co. offers a fascinating glimpse into the literary tastes and cultural sensibilities of the early 20th century. Titled “The Best of the World’s Good Stories – Wit, Humor, Philosophy Vol II,” it promises a diverse collection of humorous and philosophical tales from around the globe. Despite its well-worn condition, this vintage hardcover remains a captivating time capsule, inviting readers to explore the wit and wisdom that resonated with a bygone era. From the minor scuffs and marks to the loosening binding, each imperfection tells a story of its own, hinting at the hands through which it has passed and the minds it has shaped. For collectors and literary enthusiasts alike, this volume holds the allure of a bygone age, a portal into the cultural milieu that defined the world’s “good stories” nearly a century ago.