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Sat, Sep 13, 2014 09:00AM EDT - Sun, Sep 14, 2014 09:00AM EDT
Lot 798

Leather-Bound Books including

Estimate: $400 - $600

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Hubbard, Ruskin and Hallam, 27 Volumes set of Elbert Hubbard, [Little Journeys,] East Aurora, New York, 1922, The Memorial Edition, 14 volumes, gilt-decorated three-quarter leather with five raised bands, signed binding, all edges gilt, bound by Albert Oklach and Son, Philadelphia; John Ruskin, [Modern Painters,] [Stones of Venice] and [Seven Lamps of Architecture,] London, George Allen, 1900-1901, ten volumes, three-quarter leather with five raised bands, elaborately gilt-decorated on spines; Henry Hallam, [View of the State of Europe During the Middle Ages,] London, John Murray, 1860, three volumes, three-quarter leather over marbled boards, five raised bands, elaborately gilt-decorated spines and morocco spine labels, all edges marbled, [Little Journeys] is fine; Ruskin near fine with a little wear at the extremities; Hallam is near fine with some wear at the extremities. Provenance: The Ruskin set was sold at Christie's estate sale, Ravenscliff, St. David's, Pennsylvania, June 3-8, 1978; Estate of Charles Edward and Miriam Barr Mitchell, Woodlawn, Quinby, South Carolina

Condition

[Little Journeys] is fine; Ruskin near fine with a little wear at the extremities; Hallam is near fine with some wear at the extremities

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