First Edition- Great Men and Famous Women

A must-have for any history collector. The Great Men and Famous Women series, edited by Charles F. Horne and published by Selmar Hess in 1894, is a notable historical anthology. The complete set consists of 8 volumes. These volumes contain biographical sketches of over 200 of the most prominent figures in history, spanning soldiers, sailors, statesmen, sages, workmen, heroes, artists, & authors.

The set is in fine condition; richly illustrated with photogravures, wood engravings, & typogravures, many with protective tissue guards. Gilt pages. All tissues intact. 1894. First Edition.

Themes: The volumes are organized thematically:
• Volumes I & II: Soldiers and Sailors
• Volumes III & IV: Statesmen and Sages
• Volumes V & VI: Workmen and Heroes
• Volumes VII & VIII: Artists and Authors