A Selection of Books published by Methuen and Co. Ltd., London, 36, Essex Street, W.C, September, 1911

This modest volume opens as a meticulously organized catalogue of Methuen’s publications, arranged by author and annotated with pricing, edition notes, and special markings for colonial and net‑priced items. It offers a clear view of early‑1910s book‑selling practices, showing how publishers communicated availability and discounts to booksellers. The straightforward layout makes it easy to browse the range of titles on offer.

Within its pages lie a surprisingly diverse collection: classical works such as Aristotle’s Ethics, travel sketches of the Rhine and the Pyrenees, illustrated regional guides to Cornwall and Wales, and popular fiction including several Indian love stories and fairy‑tale compilations. Illustrated histories, architectural glossaries, and folk‑song anthologies sit side by side, reflecting the breadth of cultural interests of the era.

For listeners interested in literary history, this catalogue serves as a time capsule of the book market just before the First World War, revealing which titles were deemed important enough to merit special editions. It provides insight into the commercial side of publishing while celebrating the variety of works that shaped early twentieth‑century reading.