Historical Correspondence Appraisal

Holmes-Pollock Letters: The Correspondence of Mr Justice Holmes and Sir Frederick Pollock 1874-1932

This item is an open book titled "Holmes-Pollock Letters: The Correspondence of Mr Justice Holmes and Sir Frederick Pollock 1874-1932." The book is presented in what appears to be good condition, with clean, off-white pages that show no obvious signs of significant foxing, tearing, or creasing. The left-hand page features a black and white photographic portrait of a gentleman with a mustache and glasses, likely one of the subjects of the correspondence, F. Pollock, whose signature 'F. Pollock' is visible in script below the image. The portrait is sharply rendered, suggesting a high-quality print. The right-hand page is the title page, displaying the main title in a prominent serif font. Below the title, the subtitle 'The Correspondence of Mr Justice Holmes and Sir Frederick Pollack 1874-1932' is noted. It indicates that the volume was 'EDITED BY MARK DAWOLFE HOWE, Professor of Law, University of Buffalo School of Law' and features 'WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY JOHN GORHAM PALFREY.' A notable feature is the Harvard University Press seal, which is clearly visible with the 'VERITAS' motto. The title page also specifies it is 'TWO VOLUMES IN ONE' (though the OCR missed the 'L' in Volumes, it's clear from context). The publisher is listed as 'HARVARD UNIVERSITY PRESS' and the publication location as 'CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS'. The copyright or publication year of '1946' is clearly printed at the bottom of the title page. The paper appears to be of standard weight for a scholarly publication of the era. The book's binding is not fully visible, but the pages lie open without excessive curvature, suggesting a well-maintained or recently opened copy. No visible condition issues such as tears, significant stains, or heavy dog-earing are present on the visible pages. The typography is classic and legible, reflecting the academic nature of the publication.