{"product_id":"william-george-jordan-antique-book-lot-of-3-self-control-kingship-individuality","title":"William George Jordan Antique Book Lot of 3 Self-Control Kingship Individuality","description":"Antique William George Jordan 3-Book Lot - Early 1900s New Thought \/ Self-Help\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis lot includes 3 antique hardcover titles by William George Jordan (1864-1928), the American editor, lecturer, and essayist known as a pioneer of the modern self-help genre. His works on self-discipline, individuality, and personal mastery were hugely influential in the early New Thought and self-improvement movements, predating Dale Carnegie and Napoleon Hill by decades.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitles Included:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. The Crown of Individuality - decorative embossed green cloth hardcover\u003cbr\u003e2. Self-Control: Its Kingship and Majesty - decorative embossed blue cloth hardcover (binding\/spine wear, first several pgs detached)\u003cbr\u003e3. The Kingship of Self-Control - smaller gilt-decorated hardcover edition (significant wear to spine, which is mostly missing)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll three are antique\/vintage hardcovers, in fair used condition, consistent with books over 100 years old. Please review photos closely - see notes above, also note typical wear for the age (shelf wear, edge wear, foxing\/toning). No dust jackets present. Sold as-is, as a complete lot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJordan's books are considered foundational texts in the American self-help and New Thought tradition, and the decorative Art Nouveau-style cloth bindings from this era are popular with collectors of antique motivational\/inspirational literature. \\","brand":"Lilias Vintage Fabrics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45752016732269,"sku":"C16215","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/0508\/1709\/files\/1992e8de-e856-55c0-a878-d5de92c0227d.webp?v=1788219591","url":"https:\/\/liliasvintagefabrics.com\/products\/william-george-jordan-antique-book-lot-of-3-self-control-kingship-individuality","provider":"Lilias Vintage Fabrics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}