Lot 130: Collection of Vintage Hardcover Novels

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A diverse collection of vintage hardcover novels, including works by prominent authors like Georgette Heyer, Richard Gordon, and Jane Austen, predominantly from the mid-20th century. A diverse collection of vintage hardcover novels, including works by prominent authors like Georgette Heyer, Richard Gordon, and Jane Austen, predominantly from the mid-20th century. - View 2 A diverse collection of vintage hardcover novels, including works by prominent authors like Georgette Heyer, Richard Gordon, and Jane Austen, predominantly from the mid-20th century. - View 3 A diverse collection of vintage hardcover novels, including works by prominent authors like Georgette Heyer, Richard Gordon, and Jane Austen, predominantly from the mid-20th century. - View 4 A diverse collection of vintage hardcover novels, including works by prominent authors like Georgette Heyer, Richard Gordon, and Jane Austen, predominantly from the mid-20th century. - View 5

Description

A diverse collection of vintage hardcover novels, including works by prominent authors like Georgette Heyer, Richard Gordon, and Jane Austen, predominantly from the mid-20th century. This lot comprises fiction titles that reflect popular literature of the era. Key Details: * Origin/Era: Mid-20th Century * Material: Hardcover books with paper and cloth bindings * Authors include: Georgette Heyer, Richard Gordon, Jane Austen, Kate O'Brien, Elizabeth Goudge * Titles include: "The Flower of May", "The Nonesuch", "The Foundling", "The White Witch", "Doctor at Sea", "The Captain's Table", "Doctor in the House", "Pride and Prejudice" Condition: Many books show significant wear consistent with age, including torn dust jackets or spine damage, frayed edges, foxing, and general shelf wear. Some covers are discolored and exhibit scuffs. Interesting fact: * Georgette Heyer is credited with establishing the historical romance genre and subgenre of Regency romance. * Richard Gordon, a doctor himself, was renowned for his humorous "Doctor" series of books and films. Use: Ideal for collectors of vintage literature, decorative display, or for those seeking period-specific reading material.

Condition Report

Many books show significant wear consistent with age, including torn dust jackets or spine damage, frayed edges, foxing, and general shelf wear. Some covers are discolored.

Specifications

CategoryBooks
Lot ReferenceLOT-130
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