(11) Leather-Bound Library Shelf Books, Poems & Literary Classics

Lot description

(lot of 11) Library shelf books, various classic literary works and collections of poetry, all illustrated, many with gilt-embossed leather binding, raised spine bands, marbleized end leaves, and gilt page ends, including: (7) "Lever's Works," complete in seven volumes, published by George Rutledge and Sons, London; (1) "Poems," by Alfred Tennyson, published by E. Moxon and Co., London, 1866; (1) "Crime and Punishment," by Fyodor Dostoevsky, published by Fine Editions Press, Cleveland, copyright 1947, accompanied by insert; (1) "The Personal History of David Copperfield," by Charles Dickens, published by John Dicks, London, 1850, accompanied by insert; (1) "The Poetical Works of Sir Walter Scott," by Sir Walter Scott, published by Adam and Charles Black, Edinburgh, 1852; largest: approx 10.5"h, 7.5"w, 2.5"d; 9.75lbs 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.