Lot 123: Collection of 9 Vintage Children's Adventure Books

Description

This lot features a collection of nine classic children's and adventure storybooks. The titles include "The Swiss Family Robinson" by J.R. Wyss (Companion Library edition), R.M. Ballantyne's "The Coral Island", Jules Verne's "Around the World in Eighty Days", "My Robinson Crusoe Story Book" re-told for the Little Ones by L.L. Weedon (published by Ernest Nister, London and E.P. Dutton & Co., New York, no. 3533), Robert Louis Stevenson's "Treasure Island", Herman Melville's "Moby Dick", John Finnemore's "The Story of Robin Hood", Eric Knight's "Lassie Come Home", and J.M. Barrie's "Peter Pan". These editions appear to be from the mid-20th century, offering a nostalgic look at beloved literary works.

Condition Report

General shelf wear, rubbing, and scuffing are present on all covers and spines, consistent with age and use. Some books exhibit discolouration, foxing, and minor staining to covers and page edges. Spines show varying degrees of creasing, fading, and fraying, particularly on "The Coral Island" and "Around the World in Eighty Days". The "My Robinson Crusoe Story Book" has noticeable wear and discolouration to its illustrated cover. The plain blue and light blue hardcover books (including "The Story of Robin Hood", "Lassie Come Home", and "Peter Pan") show cover fading and some edge wear.

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