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:
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Time & Chance: 8 × 5 × 1.5 in
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Guide Book for Little Journeys: 8.5 × 6 × 0.5 in
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The Note Book of Elbert Hubbard: 10 × 7 × 0.5 in
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Material: Cloth/ leatherette boards; printed paper text blocks
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Color: Red cloth, black cloth, maroon leatherette with gilt
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Origin or Maker: Roycroft-related titles; various publishers (see below)
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Year or Era: 1901 (rev.), 1926, 1957
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GENRE: Arts & Crafts Movement / Essays & Aphorisms / Biography
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Language / Pages: English — 433 + 203 + 208 pages
Edition & Features (books)
Edition/Printing:
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Time & Chance — Revised Edition, 1901 (433 pp); front is portrait of John Brown; prior owner bookplate; last page edge taped by previous owner.
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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.
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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:
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Time & Chance: Red cloth shows rubbing, spine wear at tips; edges toned; owner bookplate; clear tape repair to last page; binding sound for reading.
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Guide Book: Black cloth with embossed panel; light rubbing and corner wear; clean interior; tight.
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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.
Condition Grade Key
Near Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.
Very Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.
Good: noticeable wear; sound reading copy; some marks.
Fair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.
Provenance & Notes
Time & Chance bears a prior owner bookplate (David Lewiston); presentation stamping on Note Book (to “Mr. and Mrs. Donald S. Speer”) visible on cover.
About the Author Elbert Hubbard
Printer-philosopher Elbert Hubbard (1856–1915) founded the Roycroft community in East Aurora, NY, producing influential fine press books and the famed “Little Journeys” series blending biography, business wisdom, and aesthetics.
Display together for instant Arts & Crafts character—or dip in for pithy, quotable wisdom.
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Care & Handling: Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings.
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