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April 2024: Day Two

Fri, Apr 19, 2024 11:00AM EDT
Lot 1333

Leather Bound Books, 1755-1902, H 7.75" W 1.5" Depth 5.25" 22 pcs

Estimate: $100 - $200

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The collection includes "The Complete Poetical Works of John Greenleaf Whittier," published by Houghton, Mifflin and Company of Boston (1882), "The Poetical Works of Reginald Heber, D.D.," published by Frederick Warne and Co. of London, "The Poems of Robert Herrick," published by Grant Richards of London (1902), "Memoirs of Andrew Jackson," published by Charles Ewer of Boston (1828), "Les Incas, Ou La Destruction De L'Empire Du Perou" (1777), "The Works of Alfred Lord Tennyson: Poet Laureate," published by Macmillan and Co. of London (1909), "A Thousand and One Gems of English Poetry" by Charles Mackay published by George Routledge and Sons of London (1868), "The Lives of the Twelve Caesars" by Alexander Thomson (1896), "Verhandeling Over De Drooman En Slaapwandelaaren Door," by Arend Fokke Simonsz of Amersterdam (1788) (Volumes 3 & 12), "History of the War of the Independence of the United States of America" by Charles Botta, published in New Haven (1838) (Volumes 1 & 2), "The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe" by Daniel De Foe published by J. Gleave of Manchester (1816), "Le Paradis Perdue De Milton," published by Libraires Associes of Paris (1778), "The Poetical Works of John Greenleaf Whittier," published by Frederick Warne and Company of London, "The Ingoldsby Legends or Mirth and Marvels" by Thomas Ingoldsby published by Frederick Warne and Co. of London (1894), "The Poetical Works of Wordsworth," published by Frederick Warne and Co. of London and New York (1891), "The Poetical Works of Robert Burns" by Dr. Currie published by Jones and Company of London (1826), "Roman Antiquities or, An Account of The Manners and Customs of The Romans" by Alexander Adam, LL. D., published in London (1814), "C. Julii Caesaris Commentariorum De Bello Gallico, Libri Septem" (1755) (Volumes 1 & 2), and "The Poetical Works of H.W. Longfellow," published by T. Nelson And Sons of London (1857).

Condition

As-is condition. With edge wear to the leather binding and corners. Pale scattered foxing throughout the pages. With nicks, scuffs, and stains to the leather binding. Some books have loose binding. | Please note all lots show signs of wear commensurate with age and use, and the lack of a statement regarding condition does not imply the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from defects or the effects of aging. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of DuMouchelles' specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the “Request Condition Report” or “Ask a Question” buttons or email conditions@dumoart.com.

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