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GROUPING OF SHAKESPEARE & ENGLISH LITERATURE BOOKS

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14 books from 1742 to 1904: 13 leather bound books from 1742 to 1904 mostly English Literature and one German book with marblelized cover dated 1825, books includes Complete Works of William Shakespeare and "The Complete Angler"

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1850 1ed FAMOUS Literature Shakespeare Bacon Swift: 1850 1ed FAMOUS Literature Shakespeare Bacon Swift Ben Franklin Dickens 4v In the mid-19th-century, iconic English editor Charles Knight published a periodical entitled ‘Half-Hours with the Best Aut

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14 early leather bound books: 14 leather bound books from 1728 to 1882, mostly English literature, one book in French on The History of Charles XII, largest book 7" x 9 3/4"

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1850 Charles Dickens Oliver Twist Cruikshank: 1850 Charles Dickens Oliver Twist Cruikshank Illustrated English Literature “There are books of which the backs and covers are by far the best parts.” ― Charles Dickens, Oliver Twist A rare

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1878 RARE 5 Book Lot English Literature Hypatia Jackanapes BEAUTIFUL DISPLAY: 1878 RARE 5 Book Lot English Literature Hypatia Jackanapes BEAUTIFUL DISPLAY A fine set of books of classic literature, beautifully bound in decorative bindings. A charming display! Item number: #2210

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1870 New England Ballads Legends Folk Lore Witchcraft: 1870 New England Ballads Legends Folk Lore Witchcraft Drake Whittier Illustrated A collection of two illustrated books of English literature on Ballads and Legends of New England written by Drake and

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GROUPING OF SHAKESPEARE & ENGLISH LITERATURE BOOKS

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Large grouping of books within the genre of English literature and criticism, including an extensive Shakespeare collection; plus Chaucer, Marlowe, and various others. 250+ books (over 20 linear feet). Dimensions: H (tallest) 11.5" x W (approx. total linear width) 260" x D 12" Condition: A few books are New Old Stock (in original shrink wrap); some may be de-accessioned library books. Most show light handling wear. Some sun fading and age toning, scattered tears to dust jackets.

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All the items in this auction remain at our Annex Gallery in Bridgeport, CT for pickup or shipping. Items must be picked up or shipped in the time frame of Wednesday, July 26th - Friday, August 4th, 9am-5pm, WEEKDAYS. 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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GROUPING OF SHAKESPEARE & ENGLISH LITERATURE BOOKS

Name: GROUPING OF SHAKESPEARE & ENGLISH LITERATURE BOOKS
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