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THB(18) BOOKS: LEATHER-BOUND HISTORY & PHILOSOPHY LIBRARY BOOKS
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8414 Anderson Mill Road
Austin, TX 78729
United States
Austin Auction Gallery a family owned and operated business, was founded in 1983 with a rock solid commitment to its consignors and superior customer service. Through this commitment we have evolved into one of the premier Antique and Fine Art auction houses in the Southwest. Since its inception, ou...Read more
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LiveNov 9, 2024
Over 1300 Lots! Antiques, Estates, Mid-Century, Design & Decor! England, France, Italy & More! Fine Art, Sterling Silver, Fine Jewelry, GIA Diamond Rings, Texas Prison Firearm Collection & Western Art! Austin Auction Gallery info@austinauction.com
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- Lot Description
(lot of 18) Books: varied subject matter, mostly history and philosophy, all in gilt-embossed leather binding, raised spine bands, highlights indlue: (three) collector's editions published by The Easton Press, sold exclusively to subscribers of the "Greatest Books of All Time" collection, including: (one) "The Tales of Guy de Maupassant," translations by Lafcadio Hearn et al., introduction by Justin O'Brien, illustrations of watercolors by Gunter Bohmer,1977, 472 pages; (one) "The Winds of War," Herman Wouk, volume II, 1992, 885 pages; (one) "The Analects of Confucius," translated from Chinese with notes and introduction by Lionel Giles, illustrations of paintings by Tseng Yu-Ho, 1976, 129 pages; (ten) published by the International Collector's Library, highlights including: (one) "Elizabeth the Great," Elizabeth Jenkins, copyright 1958, 351 pages; (one) "The Crusades: The Flame of Islam," Harold Lamb, copyright 1930-31, 473 pages; (one) "Light in August," William Faulkner, 1959, 378 pages; (one) "The Last Days of Pompeii," Sir Edward G.E. Bulwer-Lytton, 1946, 356 pages; (one) "Conquest of Mexico," William H. Prescott, 1934, 488 pages; (one) "The Silver Chalice," Thomas B. Costain, 1952, 533 pages; tallest: approx 10.75"h, 6.75"w, 1 1/8"d; 27.5lbs total
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Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please utilize the ASK A QUESTION tab found in each lot. All lots are sold as-is and where is. No statement regarding age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalog or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. All sales are final, and Austin Auction Gallery does not give refunds based on condition. Austin Auction Gallery does not perform any shipping or packing services. We do have a list of suggested shippers who gladly provide quotes prior to your bidding. Please visit our webpage for a list of recommended shippers.**NOTE: ALL JEWELRY & COIN LOTS REALIZING OVER $1,000 MUST BE PAID BY BANK WIRE**
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