A Classified Catalogue of Selected Works Published by George Bell and Sons November, 1892

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A Classified Catalogue of Selected Works Published by George Bell and Sons November, 1892

by George Bell & Sons

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Chapters

13 total
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• Aidé (Hamilton). Songs without Music. 3rd edition. With additional Pieces. Fcap. 8vo. 5s.

8:54
2

THE ALDINE EDITION OF THE BRITISH POETS.

2:03
3

BIOGRAPHY AND HISTORY.

9:05
4

STANDARD BOOKS.

7:43
5

Dictionaries and Books of Reference.

3:54
6

THEOLOGY.

13:17
7

BOTANY.

2:45
8

ECONOMICS AND FINANCE.

1:17
9

ART.

4:38
10

SPORTS AND GAMES.

3:33

Description

This volume serves as a compact guide to the rich output of a distinguished nineteenth‑century publisher, gathering together poetry, drama, translations and scholarly editions that once lined the shelves of Victorian readers. The catalogue is organized by author, presenting titles ranging from lyrical songs and narrative poems to ambitious historical plays, each noted with its format, edition number and original price.

Among the highlights are collections of lyrical verses by Robert Bridges, the complete poems of Thomas Ashe, and a selection of George Bell’s celebrated songbooks. It also includes notable dramatic works such as Sir Aubrey de Vere’s “Mary Tudor,” Browning’s “Strafford” with scholarly notes, and Thomas Woolner’s “Tiresias.” The entries give collectors useful details on binding, paper quality and any accompanying illustrations, making the book a handy reference for both scholars and enthusiasts of Victorian literature.

Designed for readers who enjoy exploring literary history, the catalogue offers a snapshot of the era’s publishing trends, revealing how poetry, drama and translation were packaged for a growing market of book‑loving public.

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A Classified Catalogue of Selected Works Published by George Bell and Sons November, 1892 November, 1892

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Project Gutenberg

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Produced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2011-08-03

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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George Bell & Sons

A long-running London publishing house, it grew from an educational bookseller into a respected home for classics, scholarly works, and children's books. Its name is especially tied to Victorian and early 20th-century publishing, including the well-known Bohn's Libraries series.

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