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c1920 18vol Antique Book Collection Bulk Lot Instant Antique Library! Ruskin etc

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c1920 18vol Antique Book Collection Bulk Lot Instant Antique Library! Ruskin etc

A Broad Collection/Library of Antique Books. Includes The Following 18 Volumes:
  • The Virginian by Own Wister
  • Chaucer Selections
  • The Chronicles Of Clovis
  • The Roadmender by Michael Fairless
  • The Pupil by Henry James
  • Rome And Juliet
  • Macbeth
  • A Kipling Anthology
  • Shakespeare's Twelfth Night
  • A History Of Henry Esmond by WM Thackeray
  • Sesame and Lilies by John Ruskin
  • The Hunchback Of Notre Dame by Victor Hugo
  • Palgrave's Golden Treasury With Additional Poems
  • The Cask by Freeman Wills Crofts
  • Guy Mannering by Sir Walter Scott
  • Les Miserables (Vol 1) by Victor Hugo
  • The Toilers Of The Sea by Victor Hugo
  • The Golden Treasury by FT Palgrave
Various Publishers Mainly: London c1920

" A handsome and evocative decorative library, this collection of eighteen antique volumes presents a richly varied cross-section of classic English and European literature, largely dating to the early 20th century. Featuring notable authors including Victor Hugo, Sir Walter Scott, Henry James, Thackeray, Ruskin, Kipling, and Shakespeare, the set offers both literary substance and strong visual appeal. Titles such as The Virginian, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Les Misérables, and The Toilers of the Sea sit comfortably alongside poetry and essays including Palgrave's Golden Treasury and Sesame and Lilies, forming a well-balanced and engaging small library.

Visually, the group displays beautifully as a cohesive shelf set, with a warm palette of cloth bindings in reds, greens, browns, and blacks, many retaining gilt titling and decorative elements to the spines. Several volumes appear to be Collins or similar London editions typical of the c1920 period, with others from publishers such as Macmillan and Oxford. The mix of sizes, textures, and period typography gives the collection a distinctly vintage character, ideal for interior styling as much as for reading, with the added charm of gentle age-related wear consistent with use and handling over the past century.

Offered as a complete lot, this is an attractive and affordable way to acquire a ready-made antique library with both aesthetic and literary value. While not a rare or uniform set, the appeal lies in its breadth, presentation, and classic authorship, making it well suited to collectors, decorators, or those seeking an instant period bookshelf. It will particularly appeal to admirers of classic literature, interior stylists, and those looking to create a traditional library atmosphere with authentic antique volumes. "

General wear and fading to covers as shown. Binding is decent with odd loose page/frontis. Inscriptions present. Pages with pleasant age toning otherwise clean and well presented. A nice 18 volume collection in good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Measures 16cm x 11cm x 2cm x 18 volumes (approx)

PRODUCT DETAILS


Condition: Good
Binding: Cloth
Special Attributes: ["Decorated Cloth Bindings", "18 Books Included"]
Region: Europe
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: General wear and fading to covers as shown. Binding is decent with odd loose page/frontis. Inscriptions present. Pages with pleasant age toning otherwise clean and well presented. A nice 18 volume collection in good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: Various
Publisher: Various
Year Printed: 1920
Sub-subject: British Literature