Selected English Essays By George G Loane 1945 Reprint Green Hardback

Step back in time with this charming vintage 1945 reprint of Selected English Essays, edited by George G. Loane. This handsome small green hardback features an exquisite gilt-stamped spine and a lovely embossed "War Economy Standard" designation on the inner page—a fascinating piece of World War Two era publishing history reflecting the paper and binding constraints of the time. This collection includes timeless works by literary giants such as Francis Bacon, Joseph Addison, Charles Lamb, and Richard Steele, whose portrait features on an interior page. The book's compact size and rich green cloth cover make it an ideal piece for cottagecore or dark academia shelf styling, adding an authentic, intellectual touch to any bookshelf or coffee table. There is a handwritten name on the endpaper, adding to its history and authentic vintage charm. Perfect for collectors of classic literature, vintage books, or those looking for a unique literary gift.

The essayists include:

• Francis Bacon

• Abraham Cowley

• Richard Steele

• Joseph Addison

• Samuel Johnson

• Oliver Goldsmith

• Charles Lamb

• William Hazlitt

• Thomas De Quincey

• Leigh Hunt

• R. L. Stevenson

• Augustine Birrell

• Edmund Gosse

• G. K. Chesterton

• E. V. Lucas

• W. B. Yeats

🌟 Key Features:

Publisher: The book was Made in Great Britain and Printed at The Temple Press, Letchworth, Herts. The publisher is not explicitly named on the title page shown, but "The Temple Press" is often associated with J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd., which published The King's Treasuries of Literature series

Name/Title: Selected English Essays

Author: Edited by George G. Loane, M.A

Year: First Published (in this edition): 1921 This edition: 1945

ISBN: N/A

Format: Hardback / Hardcover 

Condition: Very Good preowned vintage condition - Slight signs of wear/Age (See photos)