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Up for sale is a stunning, curated 5-book instant library lot of genuine antique and vintage bound literary history. Featuring a beautiful mix of premium 19th-century leather bindings, deep burgundy library cloth, and ornately embossed gold-gilt spines, this bundle is the ultimate statement display for an executive desk, fireplace mantel, law office, or historic home staging project!
Volumes Included in This Collection:
1. **Harper's New Monthly Magazine - Volume LXX (70)**
* **Era:** December 1884 – May 1885 (Post-Civil War era)
* **Binding:** Premium period half-leather over textured cloth with raised gilt spine bands.
* **Content:** Features historic 19th-century essays, classic woodcut illustrations, and early serialized American literature.
2. **The National Geographic Magazine - Bound Volume 69**
* **Era:** January – June 1936
* **Binding:** Deeply embossed dark green library cloth with striking blind-stamped floral reliefs and bright gold spine titles.
3. **The National Geographic Magazine - Bound Volume 70**
* **Era:** July – December 1936
* **Binding:** Matching companion to Vol 69. Dark green heavily embossed publisher's cloth with ornate gold gilt lettering.
4. **The National Geographic Magazine - Bound Volume 41**
* **Era:** January – June 1922
* **Binding:** Rich burgundy/crimson library cloth with smooth gold spine accents.
5. **The National Geographic Magazine - Bound Volume 114**
* **Era:** July – December 1958
* **Binding:** Crimson library cloth featuring classic mid-century gold lettering.
Condition:
Good to Very Good antique condition overall. All 5 bindings are tight, rigid, and structurally sound—perfect for standing vertical on a shelf. Spines show bright, legible gold gilt lettering. Interior pages are flat and fully intact with beautiful, clean age-toning typical of genuine historical paper. Light expected shelf rubbing to the leather and cloth corners as pictured.
Shipping & Handling:
Due to the substantial weight of this collector lot, it will ship quickly and securely via USPS Media Mail in a heavy-duty, reinforced box. We pack with professional-grade cushioning to ensure all corners, spines, and antique leather are fully protected from shifting during transit. Tracking uploaded instantly.
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