(20) Leather-Bound Library Shelf Books, Poetry And Literature

Lot description

(lot of 20) Library shelf books, various poetry and literary subjects, all leather-bound, many with gilt-embossed accents and raised spine bands, including: (11) "Aldine Editions of the English Poets," published by Bell and Daldy, London, (four) "The Poetical Works of Edmund Spenser," volumes I-II and IV-V, (three) "The Poetical Works of William Cowper," by William Cowper, (two) "The Poetical Works of Samuel Butler," by Samuel Butler, (two) "The Poetical Works of Edward Young," by Edward Young; (8) "The Works of Laurence Sterne," by Laurence Sterne, volumes II-VII and IX-X, published by J. Dodsley et al, London, 1793; (1) "English Repetitions in Prose and Verse, For the Use of the Senior Classes of Schools," by J. F. Boyes, M.A., "King Edward's School Bruton" embossed on cover, published by Whittaker and Co., London, 1848; largest: approx 7.5"h, 5"w, 1.25"d; 14.5lbs total PLEASE NOTE: All of the antique library shelf books in this auction are inherently fragile. Most are likely to have patination, foxing, losses to the text block, and wear to the binding commensurate with age and use. Please assume that they are not in perfect condition and bid accordingly. Per our terms, there will be no condition reports or refunds based on condition.