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Lot 307: A Collection of Assorted Hardcover Non-Fiction and Reference Books
A collection of assorted non-fiction and reference hardcover books, encompassing subjects of art, design, motoring, and natural history. The group includes Modern Interior published by House & Garden with a yellow cloth or paper-covered binding. The Evolution of Life is a large-format volume published for St Michael, as printed at the base of the spine. The New Larousse Encyclopedia of Mythology is published by Hamlyn, with the publisher name printed vertically at the foot of the pink spine. Art and instruction titles include How to Draw & Paint What You See by Ray Smith, bearing the DK logo on the spine; Back to the Drawing Board by Allen Andrews; and How to See It, How to Paint It by Lucy Willis. Also present is Antiques: A popular guide to antiques for everyone and a pink-spined volume published by Ted Smart, with the name printed in a box at the head of the spine. A volume titled Picture History of Motoring features a small white adhesive label on the spine printed with the characters 629.222, 2, and ROL.
Condition report:
The collection is in varied used condition with several volumes showing significant signs of wear. Modern Interior shows visible staining to the spine and material loss at the top edge. The New Larousse Encyclopedia of Mythology exhibits heavy spine creasing and clear adhesive tape repairs at the head and tail. Picture History of Motoring is an ex-library copy with an adhesive spine label and displays heavy staining and foxing to the spine. General shelf wear, edge bumping, and surface marking are evident across the group.
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