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The Estate of Peter H. Tillou | Day 2

Fri, Sep 30, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 651

34 Leatherbound Books, Titles on Science, Horticulture

Estimate: $400 - $600

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including: [Luther Burbank: His Methods and Discoveries and their Practical Application, New York/London: Luther Burbank Press, 1914-1915, 12 volumes (complete), presentation leaf engraved by Tiffany & Co., bound in full leather, covers and spines with blindstamped tree design, gilt lettering to spines, green moire endpapers, teg; with 22 leatherbound volumes, various titles on natural sciences

Provenance: The Estate of Peter H. Tillou, Litchfield, Connecticut

Condition

light wear to extremities, scattered scuffs and scratches to leather, some bumped corners, scattered light staining throughout

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