This set includes two classic books. First is 'Braude's Source Book for Speakers & Writers' by Jacob M. Braude, published by Prentice - Hall, Inc. in 1968. The edition is unstated. Second is 'Bartlett's Familiar Quotations' by John Bartlett, published by Little, Brown and Company in 1968, in its Fourteenth Edition, Second Printing. These former library books are in good condition. They have library tags and markings. The fabric covers and spines show some edgewear, and the corners are slightly rounded. The bindings are tight, and the text blocks are clean. Braude's Source Book has a crossed - out area on the fore - edge of the text block. The dust jackets are protected by plastic sleeves, in good condition, but attached with tape which has lightly stained adjacent pages.
These two books are great resources for speakers, writers, and anyone who loves quotations. To use them, simply open the pages and start exploring the wealth of information inside. When handling, be gentle to avoid further wear on the covers and spines. Since they're former library books with some markings, don't worry about keeping them pristine. For maintenance, keep them in a dry and cool place to prevent damage from humidity. When you're done reading, close the books properly and make sure the dust jackets are still in place. If you need to move the books, hold them firmly at the spine to avoid any binding issues.
