Number 1 is missing else a complete set. The covers are split and loose on Number 2 and a series of tears have been repaired with clear tape by a previous owner; The back cover in Number 28 was miscut by the printer leaving a creased overhang with a series of shor tears and the back cover of Volume 38, (Last Part - With Complete Index) has minor triangular loss to the outer edge and a closed tear has been repaired with clear tape.Number 2 to Number 11 were published in 1933; Numbers 12 to 38 in 1934. Overall a clean and solid set. "Arthur Mee's 1000 Heroes. is a collection of articles about 'Immortal Men & Women of Every Age & Every Land'. Originally intended to be 50 issues the series stopped at Number 38.