Lot 157: Large Lot of Assorted Books, Mixed Genres and Eras

Description

A substantial collection of five boxes of assorted books spanning various genres including fiction, non-fiction, history, architecture, and classics. The lot features a mix of hardcover and paperback editions, with publication dates ranging from vintage to more modern titles. Notable authors and works include multiple volumes of W. Somerset Maugham's Complete Works, several Daphne du Maurier novels (including 'Rebecca', 'Jamaica Inn', 'The Scapegoat'), John Steinbeck ('The Grapes of Wrath', 'Burning Bright'), and various historical and architectural texts like 'Cistercian Abbeys History and Architecture' and 'A History of Architecture' by Sir Banister Fletcher. Key Details: * Quantity: 5 boxes * Material: Paper, card, cloth * Genres: Fiction, Non-Fiction, Classics, History, Architecture, Art Condition: Condition is mixed, typical of a large used book lot. Books exhibit general wear commensurate with age and use, including scuffs, fading, bumped corners, some tears to dust jackets or covers, yellowing pages, and foxing. Some volumes show more significant wear, such as the heavily damaged cover of 'The Grapes of Wrath' by John Steinbeck. Use: An extensive collection ideal for general reading, starting a library, or for resellers seeking a diverse inventory of used books.

Condition Report

General wear, scuffs, fading, bumped corners, tears to some covers and dust jackets, yellowing of pages, and foxing. Some books exhibit significant cover damage and worn bindings.

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