The Complete Writings of Elbert Hubbard Author: Elbert Hubbard Title: The Complete Writings of Elbert Hubbard Publication: New York: The Roycroft Shop, 1908 Edition: Authors Signed Limited Edition Description: Publishers Fine Leather Bindings. Complete 20-Volume Set: The Writings of Elbert Hubbard (Signed Author's Edition) Presented here is a stunning, complete 20-volume set of The Complete Writings of Elbert Hubbard. Published by The Roycroft Shop in East Aurora, New York, this collection is a magnificent representation of the American Arts and Crafts movement's dedication to fine bookmaking and typography. The set creates a striking visual presence with its beautiful multi-colored bindings. Title: The Complete Writings of Elbert Hubbard Edition: Author's Edition. Strictly limited to 1,000 sets worldwide, of which this specific set is number 316. Signature: Hand-signed by the author, Elbert Hubbard, on the limitation page of each volume. Publisher: The Roycroft Shop, East Aurora, New York, featuring an iconic Arts and Crafts title page design. Dimensions: Substantial and impressive, with each volume measuring 11.5" x 8". Condition: Excellent condition inside and out. Design & Aesthetics Bindings: The set features exquisite craftsmanship with varied spine colors (including shades of blue, green, and orange), heavily ornamented with intricate gilt (gold) tooling, paneled designs, and lettering. Illustrated throughout. Typography & Pages: True to the Roycroft tradition, the pristine interior pages boast wide margins, elegant typography, and stunningly illuminated, colored drop-cap initials, all complemented by classic rough-cut (deckle) edges. Pages are bright and without foxing. About the Author & The Roycroft Press Elbert Hubbard (1856–1915) was a highly influential American writer, publisher, and philosopher. Inspired by William Morris and the British Arts and Crafts movement, Hubbard founded the Roycroft Press in 1895. This enterprise quickly expanded into a thriving community of over 500 craftspeople known as the "Roycrofters," who became famous nationwide for producing beautifully illuminated, hand-bound books, Mission-style furniture, and hammered copper goods. Hubbard championed the dignity of manual labor, promoting the idea of working with "head, hand, and heart." A prolific writer and brilliant marketer, Hubbard's accessible style resonated with millions. He is perhaps best known for his 1899 essay A Message to Garcia, a highly successful piece advocating for self-reliance and initiative that saw an estimated 40 million copies printed worldwide. He also authored the massive Little Journeys series of biographical essays and published popular periodicals blending his unique social and business philosophies. Hubbard's life and influence were tragically cut short when he and his wife perished in the sinking of the RMS Lusitania in 1915. This rare, signed Author's Edition remains a meticulously preserved piece of his legacy, making it an exceptional acquisition for collectors of Elbert Hubbard, the Roycroft Press, or the Arts and Crafts movement. . Near Fine. Seller ID: 1065 Subject: Fine Leather Bindings, Literature & Fiction