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Lot 408: An Assortment of Ethnographic Historical and Collectable Reference Books
An assortment of non-fiction reference books, primarily hardcovers with original dust jackets, focusing on ethnographic, historical, and collectable subjects. The collection features several prominent titles including Nomads (Volume 4) by Peter Carmichael, published as a Channel Four Book by Collins; Eskimos by Wally Herbert; and Cartoonists at War by Frank E. Huggett. Also included are reference works on various collectable specialisms with spine titles including The Art of Emile Galle, Silver (The Treasure Press), Costume Jewellery, Teddy Bears, and a volume regarding Joe Dan Lowry. The items are contained within a cardboard storage box.
Condition report:
The books are in used condition, ranging from fair to good. Most volumes retain their original dust jackets. The dust jacket for the Eskimos volume shows significant scuffing, surface wear, and fraying with small tears along the top and bottom edges. Other volumes exhibit typical signs of shelf use and age, including light scuffing, minor edge wear to the jackets, and shelf wear to the spines.
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