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Lot 298
Sale 1335 - Fine Literature from the Collection of Richard C. McKenzie
Jun 6, 2024
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[BINDINGS]. A group of 4 literary sets in 40 volumes, comprising:
SCOTT, Walter, Sir. The Poetical Works. Edinburgh and London: Robert Cadell; and Whittaker & Co., 1833. 12 volumes, 8vo. Illustrations by J.W. Turner. Later half morocco gilt, stamp-signed by Zaehnsdorf. -- JOHNSON, Samuel. The Works. London: for Nichols and Son, et al, 1816. 12 volumes, 8vo. Contemporary calf, nearly re-backed to style and retaining original lettering-pieces. -- RABELAIS, Francois. The Works. London: Gibbings and Company, 1901. 6 volumes, small 8vo. Contemporary half green morocco gilt, stamp-signed by Bayntun (spines uniformly sunned with spotting). -- LONGFELLOW, Henry Wadsworth. The Complete Writings. Boston and New York: Houghton, Mifflin and Company, 1904. 11 volumes, 8vo. Contemporary half green morocco, marbled sides, spines gilt, gilt top edges (spines uniformly sunned). CRAIGIE EDITION.
Together, 4 sets in 40 volumes, condition generally very good.
Fine Literature from the Collection of Richard C. McKenzie