Lot 118: A Lot of Assorted Vintage, Collectable & Antiquarian Books

Description

A diverse collection of approximately twelve vintage and antique books spanning various genres and eras, including history, literature, health, and natural history, primarily English with some German volumes. This lot offers a cross-section of early to mid-20th-century publications and one notable modern title. Key Details: * Origin/Era: Late 19th Century to Late 20th Century * Material: Paper, cloth, leather-bound, and hardcover * Style: Varied, including academic, literary, and instructional texts * Notable Titles: "Reminiscences of Fifty Years in Western Australia" (c. 1901), "The Ladies' Guide. In Health And Disease." (1895), "Weltall und Menschheit" [Universe and Humanity], "The Satanic Verses", and "The Observer's Book of Wild Flowers" (stamped 1955). Condition: The books exhibit significant wear consistent with their age, including heavy spine wear, fraying to cloth and leather, scuffed and discolored covers, and extensive foxing and age-related staining to pages. Some bindings appear loose, and several volumes show tears and general fragility. Interesting fact: * "The Ladies' Guide. In Health And Disease." was written by John Harvey Kellogg, a medical doctor and health reformer best known as the inventor of corn flakes breakfast cereal. * "The Satanic Verses" by Salman Rushdie (published 1988) is a highly controversial and influential novel that led to a fatwa against its author. Use: This collection is suitable for collectors interested in diverse historical texts, period literature, or for decorative staging in a vintage-themed interior.

Condition Report

General wear and tear consistent with age across all books. Spines are heavily worn, frayed, and some are torn or partially detached on older books. Covers are scuffed, discolored, and show signs of staining and foxing. Pages exhibit significant foxing and age-related discoloration, particularly on endpapers and early pages. Bindings appear loose or damaged on several older volumes. Some pages are ripped or fragile, and at least one volume has a previous library stamp and number.

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