Description
Series of unabridged versions of classic works of English literature, published weekly--beginning with number 1 published
on January 14, 1896--by George Newnes, and sold for a penny apiece. The "Penny Delightfuls" in the Penny Library of Famous
Books were intended to counteract the pernicious effects of the "Penny Dreadfuls" so popular at that time.
Background
According to the TITLE OF THING,
Extent
177 Volumes
(19-24 cm (crown-demy 8vo))
Restrictions
roperty rights to the objects belong to UCLA Library Special Collections. All other rights, including copyright, are retained
by the creators and their heirs. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine who holds the copyright and pursue
the copyright owner or his or her heir for permission to publish where The UC Regents do not hold the copyright.
Availability
Open for research. All requests to access special collections materials must be made in advance using the request button located
on this page.