Roycroft Classics 3-Book Lot, Elbert Hubbard (Time & Chance 1901 Rev.; Guide Book for Little Journeys 1926; Note Book 1957) | Arts & Crafts Essays, Biography
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A handsome trio from the Roycroft movement’s most quotable voice, Elbert Hubbard. This mixed-year lot blends philosophy, aphorisms, and short biographies that defined the American Arts & Crafts era.
You’ll get the 1901 revised edition of Time & Chance (433 pp), the 1926 Guide Book for Little Journeys (203 pp, Third Edition), and the 1957 Note Book of Elbert Hubbard (208 pp) in a presentation-style binding.
Perfect for readers, decorators, and Roycroft collectors.
Quick Specs
Size:
- Time & Chance: 8 × 5 × 1.5 in
- Guide Book for Little Journeys: 8.5 × 6 × 0.5 in
- The Note Book of Elbert Hubbard: 10 × 7 × 0.5 in
- Material: Cloth/ leatherette boards; printed paper text blocks
- Color: Red cloth, black cloth, maroon leatherette with gilt
- Origin or Maker: Roycroft-related titles; various publishers (see below)
- Year or Era: 1901 (rev.), 1926, 1957
- GENRE: Arts & Crafts Movement / Essays & Aphorisms / Biography
- Language / Pages: English, 433 + 203 + 208 pages
Edition & Features (books)
Edition/Printing:
- Time & Chance: Revised Edition, 1901 (433 pp); front is portrait of John Brown; prior owner bookplate; last page edge taped by previous owner.
- Guide Book for Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great: Third Edition, Copyright 1926 Wm. H. Wise & Co.; compact reference to the 14-volume series.
- The Note Book of Elbert Hubbard: 1957; decorative title page credits Brown & Bigelow, St. Paul, Minn. (1957); copyright page states ©1957 Wm. H. Wise & Co., Inc.; Printed in U.S.A.
Illustrations/Maps/Plates: Time & Chance includes a John Brown portrait frontis; others with ornamental initials/typography.
Condition Grade (overall set): Good
Notes:
- Time & Chance: Red cloth shows rubbing, spine wear at tips; edges toned; owner bookplate; clear tape repair to last page; binding sound for reading.
- Guide Book: Black cloth with embossed panel; light rubbing and corner wear; clean interior; tight.
- Note Book: Maroon leatherette presentation binding with bright gilt; clean pages with light edge toning; minor shelf wear.
See all photos for detail. Sold as pictured.
This set includes the 1901 revised edition of Time & Chance with its John Brown portrait frontispiece, and it suits an Arts & Crafts or Roycroft shelf. If it's the right copy for you, it's ready to come home.
- Near Fine: Close to new. Any flaw is small and named above.
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- Good: Complete and usable, with clear signs of use. Every flaw is named above.
- Fair: Heavy wear or damage, named above. A reading or working copy, not a display piece.
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