THE YORK LIBRARY
A NEW SERIES OF REPRINTS ON THIN PAPER
The volumes are printed in a handy size (612 by 412 in.), on thin but opaque paper, and are simply and attractively bound. A special cover and end papers have been designed by Mr. A. A. Martin, and title-pages by Mr. D. Clayton Calthrop.
Price, in cloth, 2s. net; in leather, 3s. net.
"There is no disputing the claim of the York Library to special consideration in these days of small books and classical reprints. . . . It is absolutely impossible to improve upon the style of the York Library, and it need fear no competitors."—Echo.
"One of the most beautiful series of books ever issued to the public, and marvellously cheap."—Manchester Courier.
"These books should find their way to every home that owns any cultivation."—Notes and Queries.
"A series of books which for attractiveness and handiness would take a lot of beating."—Pall Mall Gazette.
"Promises to be among the most acceptable and popular of its kind."—Globe.
"A desirable addition to the many editions of pocket classics."—Library World.
"In every way commendable."—World.
"An admirable series."—Liverpool Courier.
"The series should fill a place of its own in the esteem of lovers of good literature."—Glasgow Herald.
"A most attractive series of reprints. . . . The size and style of the volumes are exactly what they should be."—Bookman.
"Charmingly tasteful."—Westminister Gazette.
"Among favourite 'thin-paper' books none are better done than the admirable York Library. For a simple and attractive binding these volumes stand quite among the first of their kind. The price is two shillings net, and they are exceedingly good value for the money."—St. James's Gazette.
"Ideal in size, paper, type and binding."—Yorkshire Post.
"Any one wishing to have the best of literature in small compass and at small expense, will find in the York Library a really excellent choice."—Leeds Mercury.
"Messrs. George Bell and Sons' 'York Library' has its own peculiar quality, and must not be confused with libraries which have no quality at all. It contains only such books as need careful reading, and are worth it."—Expository Times.
∴ A List of the Series is given overleaf.
