1950’s Set of The Oxford Book of- English Verse & American Verse /hy

This set includes The Oxford Book of English Verse and the following release, The Oxford Book of American Verse. They are part of an anthology of poetry series published by the Oxford University Press. These two would make interesting additions as coffee table books, poetry collections, and historical decor pieces. The Oxford Book of English Verse focuses on lyrical and historical pieces of English work from 1250 - 1939. This release is their New Edition from the 1950’s. The Oxford Book of American Verse is modeled after the English Verse, though focusing on the work in America. It features 570 pieces of work from American colonial times to the 1940’s. This set of books is considered to be fair vintage condition. Both bindings are intact, but have color fading. There is surface wear along the bindings, corners, back, and edges of both. The top of the binding of the American Verse release has some crumpling. The very first page of this release also has some pencil scribbles. The English Verse has some purple markings along the bottom half of the outside of the pages. Please review all photos carefully as they are a vital part of the description and show exact condition details. Estate item. Condition is pre-owned. Ships with USPS Ground Advantage Mail.