Important Maryland Private Collection | September 10, 2025
Wed, Sep 10, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 658
63 Leatherbound English Literature Books
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Sold for
$850
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
including: Works of Sir Walter Scott, London: Merrill & Baker, n.d. [circa 1890], Edition de Grande Luxe, numbered 328 of 500, 33 volumes (complete), three quarter dark green leather over marbled boards, teg; The Poetical Works of Robert Browning, London: Smith, Elder, & Co., 1888-1894, one of 250, 17 volumes (complete), three quarter leather over green cloth boards, teg; The Works of John Ruskin, ed. E.T. Cook and Alexander Wedderburn, London/New York: George Allen et al, 1903-1912, The Library Edition, one of 2,062, 13 (of 39), three quarter dark brown leather over marbled boards, gilt ruled spines with inset vellum volume number, teg
Provenance: Property From An Important Estate, Maryland
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Property From An Important Estate, Maryland
presents well, scattered minor scuffs and losses to leather, some chipping to a few spines; Scott with several cracked hinges; Ruskin with foxing to page edges Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
