Here we have a set of matching vintage hardcovers The Iliad and The Odyssey, by Homer. There were published by Walter J. Black as part of the Classics Club Library, in 1942 (The Iliad) and 1944 (The Odyssey). They are bound in beige binder's cloth over hardcover boards, with red, black and gold accents and decorations, and feature dyed top edges on the text blocks. Both are translated into English by Samuel Butler, and edited by Louise Ropes Loomis. Both books are in excellent condition. There is minimal shelf wear, and some light soiling on the edges of the text blocks. The Iliad has one page which was trimmed incorrectly at one corner, due to it being folded before the trim occurred. As a result the corner sticks out past the edge of the text block unless it is folded in, and it has been creased and has a closed tear. Please see photos. A previous owner's mark is stamped on the first free end paper of both books.