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Fine Porcelain, Decorative Art, Fine Furniture & Rugs

Sat, Mar 11, 2017 11:00AM EST - Sun, Mar 12, 2017 12:00PM EDT
Lot 1494

THE WORKS OF NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE C. 1902

Estimate: $75 - $150

Bid Increments

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$0 $5
$30 $10
$100 $25
$400 $50
$900 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
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$500,000 $50,000
$1,000,000 $100,000
NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE, THE WORKS OF NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE, C. 1902:Hawthorne, Nathaniel (1804-1864). The Works of Nathaniel Hawthorne. New York: The Chesterfield Society, n.d.. Edition De Luxe, numbered 667 of 750 printed. A complete set, containing seven volumes. Half-binding with red morocco with marbled paper, gilt tooled spines, and top edge gilt. Illustrated throughout with frontispieces to each.

Condition

With chipping and the beginning of red rot to the leather throughout. Many corners are bumped, and varying degrees of rubbing to the spines. Four volumes have open tears to the spines. With some chipping to paper on covers. Tanning to pages, but text remains clear. One hinge shows signs of minor cracking, the rest are stable and sound. These copies are in good used condition (MK).

Shipping info

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SHIPPING COMPANIES (large or small items)

PAKMAIL - Adam, Doug 248.393.3277 voice 248.393.2822 fax ship@pakmailmichigan.com (email) www.pakmailmichigan.com (website)

PAKMAIL - Derek 586.773.3377 Voice 586.773.3355 fax us516@pakmail.org

CRATERS & FREIGHTERS - Sandy 866.924.5522 voice 586.268.4170 fax detroit@cratersfreighters.com

PAKMAIL - Bob 248.543.3097 voice 248.543.5236 fax quotes@pakmailferndale.com

Handle W/Care Packaging Store - Andy

248.680.0993, mi110packstore@aol.com

MOVERS (FOR VERY LARGE ITEMS, FURNITURE)

JOHN NOSEDA & SON, INC. Moving, Crate & Ship, Storage 586.563.2273 cell 586.203.8175 fax info@movegiant.com

PAKMAIL - Adam, Doug 248.393.3277 voice 248.393.2822 fax ship@pakmailmichigan.com (email)

WINTERSTEEN TRUCKING, INC Antiques & Fine Art ‘s Kansas based 917.328.0888 Edgar

PLYCON TRANSPORT Mike Email, online ship quotes www.plyconvanlines.com

McCALLUM MOVING 586.776.7898 voice 586.777.4089 fax

GROSSE POINTE MOVING 313.882.4400 voice

ART PACK SERVICES INC. Susan Logan-Ferry 248.478.8946 voice 248.478.9588 fax

Marching Ant Moving - Grand Blanc 810.694.6272, Lake Orion 248.276.4600, Houghton Lake 989.202.4211, services@marchingantmoving.com

FRISBEE MOVING 313.837.0808 voice 313.837.8495 fax

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