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(2) EARLY VELLUM-BOUND BOOKS + OTHER

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(4) sets of early books, some with decorative boards from the estate. Includes (3 volume set - I: (4) sets of early books, some with decorative boards from the estate. Includes (3 volume set - I PROMESSI SPOSI STORIA MILANESE Published 1828 ) - (3 volume set - QUINDICI TRAGEDIE DO VITTORIO ALFIERI

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(15) EARLY BOOKS ON HISTORY, RELIGION AND OTHERS: "The Wreath", "Memoirs of Captain James Wilson", "The Scottish Chiefs", etc. Many leather bound. Most published early to mid 19th c. See pics for more info.

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Three early books including: Two leather bound 18th: Three early books including: Two leather bound 18th century books with pages that have been cutout to form a valuables pocket (hiding palce) within the book and lined with period marbleized paper - On

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(12) TITLES IN (16) VOLS, EARLY BOOKS, MOSTLY IN LEATHER: Including: "Darkness and Daylight or Lights and Shadows of New York Life"; PLUS (2 of 3 vols) "The New British Theatre, Original Dramas", 1814; PLUS (2 of 3 vols) "Germany" by the Baroness Stael Holst

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(10) EARLY BOOKS ON HISTORY, LITERATURE: INCLUDING: "Tales from American History", "Rollins Belles Letters", "Young Folks History of the United States", etc. Most leather bound. Published early to mid 19th c. See pics for more info.

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Description

Includes 1575 volume, larger volume dated 1730, and a small leather-bound volume "Poetical Works of Oliver Goldsmith" 1809. Dimensions: (Largest) H 8" x W 5.5" x D 3" Condition: Vellum books with wear, discoloration to the covers. Paper with some toning. Goldsmith book with covers detached.

Condition

All the items in this auction remain at our Gallery in Norwalk, CT for pickup or shipping. Items must be picked up in the time frame of Friday, June 30th - Friday, July 7th WEEKDAYS ONLY, 9-5. WE ARE CLOSED TUESDAY, 7/4. We will offer in-house shipping to the Contiguous USA for select smaller items in this sale, please contact us prior to bidding for a quote as purchases are not contingent on shipping. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be requested via email. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Westport Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

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(2) EARLY VELLUM-BOUND BOOKS + OTHER

Name: (2) EARLY VELLUM-BOUND BOOKS + OTHER
SKU: 155422818
Price: 110 USD
Availability: InStock

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