The first two volumes-no dust jackets of "The World's Best Poetry", by Editor-in-Chief Bliss Carmen, and published by John D. Morris and Company in 1904.

Vol. I-"Home & Friendship"-420 pages with gilt upper side edge, some spotting on inside covers, a few pages with spotting and corner bends, tight binding, illustrated. This book has poems About Children, For Children, Fun With Little Folk, Youth, The Home, and Friendship by famous poets.

Vol. II-"Love"-478 pages with gilt upper side edge, some spotting on inside covers, a few pages with spotting and corner bends, tight binding, illustrated. This book has poems about Admiration, Love's Nature, Loves Beginnings, Wooing and Winning, Cautions and Complaints, Lovers, Loves's Power, Wedded Love by famous poets.