Lot 0058

GREAT BOOKS OF THE WESTERN WORLD, 54 VOLUMES

Similar Sale History

View More Items in Books, Magazines & Papers

Sold

GREAT BOOKS OF THE WESTERN WORLD, 54 VOLUMES: 1952. The Great Books of the Western World - 54 volume set, First Edition, 1952. 54-volume set by Encyclopedia Britannica, all volumes are in Near Fine to Very Good condition. The leather-look embosse

2024GREAT BOOKS OF THE WESTERN WORLD, 54 VOLUMESSee Sold Price

Sold

ENCYCLOPEDIA BRITANNICA GREAT BOOKS, 54 VOLUMES: 1952. The Great Books of the Western World - 54 volume set, First Edition, 1952. 54-volume set by Encyclopedia Britannica, all volumes are in Near Fine to Very Good condition. The leather-look embosse

2024ENCYCLOPEDIA BRITANNICA GREAT BOOKS, 54 VOLUMESSee Sold Price

Sold

Great Books of the Western World (Encyclopedia: Great Books of the Western World (Encyclopedia Britannica, 1952). 49 of 54 volumes plus annuals for 1964-1973.Estimate: $60 - $100

2021Great Books of the Western World (EncyclopediaSee Sold Price

Sold

COMPLETE GREAT BOOKS OF THE WESTERN WORLD (61 V): COMPLETE GREAT BOOKS OF THE WESTERN WORLD (61 V): Complete Great Books of the Western World by Encyclopedia Britannica 1993 sixty one volume set with gold top edge.

2018COMPLETE GREAT BOOKS OF THE WESTERN WORLD (61 V)See Sold Price

Sold

(53 VOLS) ENCYCLOPEDIA BRITANNICA 'GREAT BOOKS': (lot of 53) Books: "Great Books of the Western World," Encyclopedia Britannica, Robert Maynard Hutchins - editor in chief, William Benton - publisher, 1952, volumes 1-49, 51-54, (one) with water damag

2021(53 VOLS) ENCYCLOPEDIA BRITANNICA 'GREAT BOOKS'See Sold Price

Sold

1952 THE GREAT BOOKS OF THE WESTERN WORLD VINTAGE ANTIQUE BOOK: 1952 THE GREAT BOOKS OF THE WESTERN WORLD VINTAGE ANTIQUE BOOK

20231952 THE GREAT BOOKS OF THE WESTERN WORLD VINTAGE ANTIQUE BOOKSee Sold Price

Sold

Complete 10 Vol Set Gateway to the Great Books: Complete 10 Vol Set Gateway to the Great Books copyright 1963 in good condition for age. This is a supplemental set to the Great Books of the Western World set.

2023Complete 10 Vol Set Gateway to the Great BooksSee Sold Price

Sold

Set 6 Britannica Great Books, Dante, Chaucer more: Mid century partial set of Britannicas Great Books of the Western World Vol.21 DANTE, Vol. 22 CHAUCER, Vol 24 RABELAIS, Vol. 26/27 William Shakespeare, Vol 32 MILTON c. 1952. All books have a biograph

2023Set 6 Britannica Great Books, Dante, Chaucer moreSee Sold Price

Sold

Easton Press- Leather Bound Collectors Books: Easton Press- Leather Bound Collectors Books- "The Great Ideas" by Mortimer J. Adler and "Great Thinkers of the Western World" by Ian P. McGreal. Both books are in near mint condition.

2023Easton Press- Leather Bound Collectors BooksSee Sold Price

Sold

Antique, 1923, The Story of the Greatest Nations and: Description: Great estate Find! Gorgeous books, The Story of the Greatest Nations and the World's Famous Events Volumes 1-9. Published by Auxiliary Educational League, Inc, New York, 1923. As describe

2020Antique, 1923, The Story of the Greatest Nations andSee Sold Price

Sold

1849 California Mexican-American War 1ed Western World Travels in United States: 1849 California Mexican-American War 1ed Western World Travels in United States A rare, first American edition of Alexander Mackays two-volume American travel narrative entitled, The Western World. A

20231849 California Mexican-American War 1ed Western World Travels in United StatesSee Sold Price

Sold

Five Volumes Oxford World Classics Edition Anthony Trollope Books: Great Britain: Oxford University Press. Five books with blue hardcover binding with gold lettering on the spine by the author Anthony Trollope. The titles are: Phineas Fin Vol. 1 and 2; The Warden; Ba

2023Five Volumes Oxford World Classics Edition Anthony Trollope BooksSee Sold Price

Sold

Jack Kerouac Owned Shakespeare, Confucius, Locke,: Kerouac Jack Jack Kerouac Personally Owned Boxed Set of 8 Great Books A Great Books Foundation, Fourth Year Course, 8-volume boxed set of classic selections from world literature, personally owned

2020Jack Kerouac Owned Shakespeare, Confucius, Locke,See Sold Price

Sold

Campbell's Illustrated History of the World's Columbian Exposition [139271]: Large (15.25" x 11" x 1") hard cover book detailing the Chicago World's Fair of 1893 which celebrated the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus' arrival in the New World in 1492. Volume I of two v

2022Campbell's Illustrated History of the World's Columbian Exposition [139271]See Sold Price

Sold

1894 Great Men & Famous Women, 8 Vol Set, Hess: Beautiful books in an 8 volume set titled Great Men & Women from Selmar Hess and copyright 1894. These leather bound books feature very prominent figures in the world. Vols 1 and 2, Soldiers and Sailo

20211894 Great Men & Famous Women, 8 Vol Set, HessSee Sold Price

Sold

20231894 Great Men & Famous Women 8 Vol Set HessSee Sold Price

Related Books, Magazines & Papers

1871 FIVE GREAT MONARCHIES of ANCIENT WORLD by RAWLINSON 3 VOLS antique: The Five Great Monarchies of the Ancient Eastern World: Or, The History, Geography, and Antiquities of Chaldæa, Assyria, Babylon, Media, and Persia. By George Rawlinson New York; 1871 3 volumes,

3 days Left1871 FIVE GREAT MONARCHIES of ANCIENT WORLD by RAWLINSON 3 VOLS antique

$75

1734-39 HISTORY & CRITIQUE of MANICHAEISM 2 VOLUMES antique in FRENCH: Histoire critique de Manichee et du Manicheisme by Beausobre,I.de. 2 volumes Amsterdam, Bernard; 1734-39 Manichaeism teaches an elaborate dualistic cosmology describing the struggle between a good, sp

3 days Left1734-39 HISTORY & CRITIQUE of MANICHAEISM 2 VOLUMES antique in FRENCH

$440

1861 William Wilberforce Enormity of SLAVE TRADE Abolition Bill America RARE: 1861 William Wilberforce Enormity of SLAVE TRADE Abolition Bill America RARE William Wilberforce was an 18th-century British politician who is best remembered for his role in helping abolish slave tra

May 12, 20241861 William Wilberforce Enormity of SLAVE TRADE Abolition Bill America RARE

$40

1849 Alex Mackay 1st US Ed. 2 Vol. "The Western World or Travels in the United States in 1846-1847": From the 2nd London Edition, Exhibiting them in their latest development, social, political and industrial, including a chapter on California.

May 09, 20241849 Alex Mackay 1st US Ed. 2 Vol. "The Western World or Travels in the United States in 1846-1847"

$50

WORLD WAR TWO BOOK SET – 31 VOLUMES: A large collection of books regarding various aspects of the World War Two. These books are all in Very Good to Near Fine condition., , LOT REF #21-622

5 days LeftWORLD WAR TWO BOOK SET – 31 VOLUMES

$150

J.K. Rowling's Wizarding World Movie Magic Volume 1 First Edition: J.K. Rowling's Wizarding World Movie Magic Volume 1 First Edition published by Candlewick Press, Somerville, 2016

4 days LeftJ.K. Rowling's Wizarding World Movie Magic Volume 1 First Edition

$10

THE BEST OF THE WORLDS CLASSICS – 10 VOLUMES – 1909: 1909. New York. Funk and Wagnalls Company. 9 of 10 volumes, missing volume 10. All volumes are in Very Good condition. All volumes have light blue cloth hard covers. Blue lettering for the title on th

5 days LeftTHE BEST OF THE WORLDS CLASSICS – 10 VOLUMES – 1909

$100

NY WORLD'S FAIR AUTOGRAPH BOOK & LICENSE PLATE: Vintage 1940 New York World's Fair Autograph Album Book in Original Box. Embossed Painted, Gilt Cover with Zip Closure. Few autographs, Very Nice Condition. Along with a 1964 Automobile License Plate

23 hrs LeftNY WORLD'S FAIR AUTOGRAPH BOOK & LICENSE PLATE

$100

THE SECOND WORLD WAR AND HISTORY OF ENGLISH-SPEAKING PEOPLE, BOTH BY SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL. 9: 1948-1953. Houghton Mifflin and Company, Boston. In Near Fine condition. Book of the Month Club Editions. Red cloth binding with bright gilt spine titles. Each volume has Churchill’s signature embos

5 days LeftTHE SECOND WORLD WAR AND HISTORY OF ENGLISH-SPEAKING PEOPLE, BOTH BY SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL. 9

$300

1979 FACSIMILE EDITION 2 FOLIO VOLUMES HISTORICAL CHRONIC of WORLD ILLUSTRATED: Historische Chronick oder Beschreibung der merckwurdigsten Geschichte so sich von Anfang der Welt... bis 1659 (Historical chronicle or description of the strangest story that happened from the beginni

3 days Left1979 FACSIMILE EDITION 2 FOLIO VOLUMES HISTORICAL CHRONIC of WORLD ILLUSTRATED

$200

WORLD WAR TWO TIME LIFE BOOKS, 24 VOLUMES, 1978: New York. 1978. Time Life Books, Inc., Publisher. 24 of 39 Volumes. All in Near Fine to Very Good++ condition., , LOT REF #23-1033

5 days LeftWORLD WAR TWO TIME LIFE BOOKS, 24 VOLUMES, 1978

$130

1937 John Steinbeck 1st ed Of Mice and Men California Great Depression Classic: 1937 John Steinbeck 1st ed Of Mice and Men California Great Depression Classic “Maybe everbody in the whole damn world is scared of each other.” – John Steinbeck, Of Mice and Men Of Mice and

May 12, 20241937 John Steinbeck 1st ed Of Mice and Men California Great Depression Classic

$115

1890 CUSTER 1st ed Following the Guidon Civil War Indian Wars Little Big Horn: 1890 CUSTER 1st ed Following the Guidon Civil War Indian Wars Little Big Horn “There are not enough Indians in the world to defeat the Seventh Cavalry” – General George Custer First edition

May 12, 20241890 CUSTER 1st ed Following the Guidon Civil War Indian Wars Little Big Horn

$68

1838 ENORMOUS Vatican ART Folio Frescos Sculptures FAMED Il Vaticano Pistolesi: 1838 ENORMOUS Vatican ART Folio Frescos Sculptures FAMED Il Vaticano Pistolesi The artwork found in the Vatican museums are some of the most iconic and prized pieces of art in the world. In the early

May 12, 20241838 ENORMOUS Vatican ART Folio Frescos Sculptures FAMED Il Vaticano Pistolesi

$52

Mitchell's A New Universal Atlas.. - Volume with 73 Maps: This volume with 73 hand-colored lithographed maps is Samuel Augustus Mitchell's A New Universal Atlas Containing Maps of the various Empires, Kingdoms, States and Republics of the World. With a speci

7 days LeftMitchell's A New Universal Atlas.. - Volume with 73 Maps

$1,000

1771 ASTRONOMY by Joseph M. de La Lande 2 VOLUMES ILLUSTRATED antique in FRENCH: Astronomie. 2e ed. revue and augmentee. By Joseph M. de La Lande (1732-1807), Vols. I and II Paris, Desaint ; 1771 Size 8.5 by 10.5" 28 copper plates (mostly foling), showing telescopes and world map

3 days Left1771 ASTRONOMY by Joseph M. de La Lande 2 VOLUMES ILLUSTRATED antique in FRENCH

$480

More Items in Books, Magazines & Papers

"The Adventures of Tom Sawyer"–1880 First Edition Inscribed and Signed by Mark Twain: "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" – 1880 First Edition Inscribed and Signed by Mark Twain. An extraordinary piece of American literary history beckons the discerning collector. On offer is a supremely

4 days Left"The Adventures of Tom Sawyer"–1880 First Edition Inscribed and Signed by Mark Twain

$825

Surrealisme en 1947 complete with 25 original prints: Miro, Joan, et al., Andre Breton and Marcel Duchamp (editors), Le Surrealisme en 1947, number 357 of 950 copies of the deluxe edition, complete with all 25 original prints bound in, softcover, origina

Live NowSurrealisme en 1947 complete with 25 original prints

$1,000

Book of Hours, Use of Rome, 15th c.: Book of Hours, Use of Rome. France, likely Anjou, ca. late 15th century. Illuminated manuscript on parchment. Leaves approximately 130 x 75mm (5 1/8" x 3".) Text in 18 lines. 130 leaves (of approx. 13

2 hrs LeftBook of Hours, Use of Rome, 15th c.

$5,000

Vintage Circus Carnival Sideshow Annex Risque Scrapbook: Includes and#34;double-sexedand#34;, 3 breasts, double bodied, and more. Book measures 7 x 10 1/4 inches

Live NowVintage Circus Carnival Sideshow Annex Risque Scrapbook

$425

Franklin Library 100 Greatest Books Of All Time: Complete set of the Franklin Library's 100 Greatest Books of All Time, produced between 1974 and 1982. Each volume is a limited edition hardcover, bound in premium full leather with a hubbed spine and

42 mins LeftFranklin Library 100 Greatest Books Of All Time

$1,000

1400s 1500s GOLD Illuminated Handwritten Medieval Manuscript Catholic Missal Latin: 1400s 1500s GOLD Illuminated Handwritten Medieval Manuscript Catholic Missal Latin An exquisite 16th-century illuminated, handwritten manuscript. This impressive piece features gold leaf illuminated i

May 12, 20241400s 1500s GOLD Illuminated Handwritten Medieval Manuscript Catholic Missal Latin

$64

1960s &1970s Vintage Playboy Mags: Large lot of 1960s and 1970s Playboy Magazines. Includes 1970s Penthouse Magazines and The Playboy's Hanbook Hard cover. We are a veteran owned company. Please look at the pictures carefully to determ

May 18, 20241960s &1970s Vintage Playboy Mags

$27

Battle of Saratoga Account in Ledger-Scrapbook: The stars of hope burned bright and yet brighter... Ledger and Scrapbook. N.p., 179?-mid-19th century. 67 pages. Folio. One quarter calf, with early red morocco spine repair. A late 18th century ledge

May 14, 2024Battle of Saratoga Account in Ledger-Scrapbook

$100

Large lot of Risque adult Magazines: Large lot of adult magazines. Mostly Penthouse from various years. Includes other titles as well. We are a veteran owned company. Please look at the pictures carefully to determine what you believe th

May 18, 2024Large lot of Risque adult Magazines

$23

George Orwell, "Animal Farm", 1st American: edition. Published by Harcourt and Brace, 1946. 118 pages with original dust jacket. 8vo. Dust jacket shows wear to the edges and slight chipping at the top and bottom of the spine. Inside corners are

7 days LeftGeorge Orwell, "Animal Farm", 1st American

$200

Collection of approximately 75 indenture: documents on vellum, to include: 1) two 1865 land leases to Ebenezer Evans from the Ball family. 2) 1859 assignment lease for Mr. Wimbush & John Allen to Henry Lownds, Parish of Westminster, Middlesex

7 days LeftCollection of approximately 75 indenture

$100

Typee or A Narrative of a Four Months Residence: among the natives of the Marquesas Islands or a Peep at Polynesian Life by Herman Melville, London, 1847. First Edition, 12 vo, 301 pages, original maroon cloth binding, spine fading. Good to very goo

7 days LeftTypee or A Narrative of a Four Months Residence

$150

1840 RARE Edgar Allan Poe 1ed Fall of House Usher Literature Bentley Miscellany: 1840 RARE Edgar Allan Poe 1ed Fall of House Usher Literature Bentley Miscellany “I had been passing alone, on horseback, through a singularly dreary tract of country, and at length found myself, as

May 12, 20241840 RARE Edgar Allan Poe 1ed Fall of House Usher Literature Bentley Miscellany

$54

May 12, 20241937 John Steinbeck 1st ed Of Mice and Men California Great Depression Classic

$115

1916 MAGIC 1ed Alexander Herrmann Wizards Manual Tricks Black Arts Mind Reading: 1916 MAGIC 1ed Alexander Herrmann Wizards Manual Tricks Black Arts Mind Reading Alexander Herrmann, often known as Hermann the Great, was a 19th-century French magician who was known for his magic sho

May 12, 20241916 MAGIC 1ed Alexander Herrmann Wizards Manual Tricks Black Arts Mind Reading

$27

1844 Harper Library United States Poland Navigation MAPS 14v Voyages RARE LOT: 1844 Harper Library United States Poland Navigation MAPS 14v Voyages RARE LOT The Harper Family Library consists of hundreds of volumes of iconic and important history books – a set designed for sch

May 12, 20241844 Harper Library United States Poland Navigation MAPS 14v Voyages RARE LOT

$52

Recommended Collectibles

Gen. William T. Sherman's Sword & Trunk: General William T. Sherman’s wartime saber WITH military chest or trunk marked “Care Depot QR.MR. St. Louis. MO,” “W.T. Sherman,” and “Books.” One of the most significant lot

May 14, 2024Gen. William T. Sherman's Sword & Trunk

$13,500

Eugene Von Bruenchenhein. Photo Portrait of Marie.: Eugene Von Bruenchenhein. (1910-1983). Photo Portrait of Marie. c.1960's. Possibly dated on verso. Excellent condition. Visible image is 7" w x 9" h. Size with frame is 11" w x 13.5" h. Est. $1,000-2,

Live NowEugene Von Bruenchenhein. Photo Portrait of Marie.

$1,800

Charleston "Free Badge" c. 1785: c. 1785. Charleston, South Carolina "free badge." ~42mm x 38mm. Oval copper planchet, single obverse die, struck in relief. Obverse bears a Phrygian cap (liberty cap) on a pole emblazoned “Free.&rdq

May 14, 2024Charleston "Free Badge" c. 1785

$3,100

2022 Mo Mexico 1/2 oz Onza Gold Libertad NGC Reverse PF70: 2022 Mo Mexico 1/2 oz Onza Gold Libertad NGC Reverse PF70 Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated Year: NONE Certification: NGC Certification Number: 6610558005 Grade: PR70 Pre-Owned The MYNT Guarantee:

2 days Left2022 Mo Mexico 1/2 oz Onza Gold Libertad NGC Reverse PF70

$1,650

Captured First National Confederate Flag (Nashville, Tennessee): 9-star First National Confederate Flag. Original red and white cotton-silk (weft/warp) machine-sewn stripes. Navy blue canton with 9 painted gold-gilt stars. Accompanied by an old note of provenance a

May 15, 2024Captured First National Confederate Flag (Nashville, Tennessee)

$3,400

Attr. Stonewall Jackson Daguerreotype, Mexican War Era Artillery Officer: Quarter plate daguerreotype of a US artillery lieutenant taken during the Mexican War era. Full leatherette case. A strikingly candid shot for the period, the subject’s stern expression belies his c

May 14, 2024Attr. Stonewall Jackson Daguerreotype, Mexican War Era Artillery Officer

$500

1842 “Porter” Slave Badge: Charleston, South Carolina "slave badge,” dated 1842. From the workshop of William M. Rouse, by city contract. This example was issued for a “Porter," a designation used to describe an enslave

May 14, 20241842 “Porter” Slave Badge

$1,100

Satchel Paige 1970s Hall Of Fame Induction Multi Signed Baseball JSA COA: Satchel Paige 1970s Hall Of Fame Induction Multi Signed Baseball JSA COA Product: Ball Sport: Baseball-MLB Autograph Authentication: James Spence Authentication (JSA) Original/Reprint: Original Pre-Ow

Live NowSatchel Paige 1970s Hall Of Fame Induction Multi Signed Baseball JSA COA

$1,775

Beautiful Mickey Mantle Signed American League Baseball PSA DNA Graded MINT 9: Beautiful Mickey Mantle Signed American League Baseball PSA DNA Graded MINT 9 Product: Ball Sport: Baseball-MLB Autograph Authentication: Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) Team: New York Yankees

2 days LeftBeautiful Mickey Mantle Signed American League Baseball PSA DNA Graded MINT 9

$2,650

Beautiful Jimi Hendrix Signed Autograph With His Address PSA DNA MINT 9: Beautiful Jimi Hendrix Signed Autograph With His Address PSA DNA MINT 9 Industry: Music Autograph Authentication: Professional Sports (PSA/DNA) Object Type: Photograph Original/Reproduction: Original

Live NowBeautiful Jimi Hendrix Signed Autograph With His Address PSA DNA MINT 9

$13,000

George Washington Signed Discharge: Partly printed discharge document signed by George Washington, as Commander in Chief of the Armies of the United States. Newburgh, [New York], 4 January 1783. 1 page, ## x ## in. Undersigned by Washin

May 14, 2024George Washington Signed Discharge

$2,700

[Ambrotype] Texas Confederate Soldier: Sixth plate ambrotype. Full leatherette case. Portrait of a possible Texas Confederate soldier. A silver star device was used to pin up the brim of his light-toned headgear, a look often seen in image

May 14, 2024[Ambrotype] Texas Confederate Soldier

$400

BB KING owned played signed guitar gifted to the Hard Rock Café: This EARLY guitar was owned by BB KING as a teenager played lovingly for years he signed it Thanks BB King on the body and gifted it to the Las Vegas Hard Rock Café it also has a LOA from JSA with a

1 day LeftBB KING owned played signed guitar gifted to the Hard Rock Café

$3,600

1999 Press Pass Dale Earnhardt Sr. Autographs Signed Card #25/75 PSA 8: 1999 Press Pass Dale Earnhardt Sr. Autographs Signed Card #25/75 PSA 8 Sport: Auto Racing Player/Athlete: Dale Earnhardt Pre-Owned While the lot images are representative of the item, the size, placem

24 hrs Left1999 Press Pass Dale Earnhardt Sr. Autographs Signed Card #25/75 PSA 8

$2,200

A Signed Antique Japanese Katana Samurai Sword: A Signed Antique Japanese Katana Samurai Sword. Measure 33" Overall, Blade 25 3/4". Provenance: Central Florida Estate. >>>RBFineArts CFL Inc. Shipping, Payment & Auction Policies<<< !!!DUE TO A RECEN

May 18, 2024A Signed Antique Japanese Katana Samurai Sword

$700

1846 Slave Dealer's Token: Original slave auctioneer token of W. W. Wilbur, South Carolina and dated 1846. Tokens such as these were a common form of marketing one’s business or trade in the 19th Century. The obverse reads ��

May 14, 20241846 Slave Dealer's Token

$225

GREAT BOOKS OF THE WESTERN WORLD, 54 VOLUMES

Item Details

Description

1952. The Great Books of the Western World - 54 volume set, First Edition, 1952. 54-volume set by Encyclopedia Britannica, all volumes are in Near Fine to Very Good condition. The leather-look embossed bindings still shine. 54 timeless volumes of curated essential works by the greatest western authors, philosophers, poets, playwrights, and scientists. No library can be called complete if it is missing these greatest books of the western world. This 54-volume set was created to represent a complete classical western education, featuring the most highly valued and enduring books ever written. The Great Books of the Western World began as an educational project by the University of Chicago, who sought to develop a course of study rendering the reader as a fully intellectually rounded student familiar with the most important writings and thoughts of western civilization developed over three millennia. , , LOT REF #23-766

Condition

Very Good

Buyer's Premium

30% up to $20,000.00
27% up to $100,000.00
25% above $100,000.00

GREAT BOOKS OF THE WESTERN WORLD, 54 VOLUMES

Name: GREAT BOOKS OF THE WESTERN WORLD, 54 VOLUMES
SKU: 169172674
Price: 255 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $700 - $1,000

See Sold Price

Starting Price $250

Sell a Similar Item

2 bidders are watching this item.

Shipping & Pickup Options

Item located in Mechanicsville, VA, us

Offers In-House Shipping

Local Pickup Available

Payment

Accepts seamless payments through LiveAuctioneers

The Rug Life

Mechanicsville, VA, United States

6 Reviews

97 Followers