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Lot # 83 - 12-Book Lot: Illustrated Vintage Literature & Children's Favorites

Opening Bid :	$ 5.00
Pickup Instructions:
Start Date/Time:	12-Nov-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time:	19-Nov-2025 8:24:00 PM
Current bid:	$59.00
Highest bidder:	Josiah S
Auction has ended

Description :

A curated collection of 12 vintage hardcover books spanning beloved fairy tales, American classics, and collectible children's literature. This lot features richly illustrated editions, notable publishers, and works by iconic authors. Ideal for collectors, decorators, or literary enthusiasts seeking timeless shelf appeal and storytelling heritage.

Included Titles:

Favorite Tales from Grimm & Andersen – Exeter
Sea Star: Orphan of Chincoteague – Rand McNally
Misty of Chincoteague – Henry & Dennis, Rand McNally
Andersen’s Fairy Tales – Platt & Munk
The Magical Mimics in Oz – Reilly & Lee
The Arabian Nights, edited by Kate Douglas Wiggin & Nora A. Smith, illustrated by Maxfield Parrish – Scribners
The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, illustrated by N.C. Wyeth – Scribners
An Old-Fashioned Girl by Louisa May Alcott
Julia’s Revels
White Fang by Jack London – Grosset & Dunlap
Ballad of the Deer
Ivanhoe by Sir Walter Scott – 5 Fa & Co

Condition Notes: Books range from good to very good vintage condition. Expected age-related wear includes minor spine fading, edge rubbing, and occasional foxing. No loose pages noted. Several volumes feature decorative cloth bindings and illustrated plates. Please refer to photos for spine detail and visual presentation.

Highlights:

Illustrated editions by Maxfield Parrish and N.C. Wyeth
Classic publishers: Scribners, Rand McNally, Reilly & Lee
Shelf-ready aesthetic with varied spine colors and typography
Includes Oz title and Arabian Nights anthology
Ideal for display, gifting, or collection expansion

Provenance: Acquired from a Pacific Northwest estate with a focus on early 20th-century children's literature and decorative bindings.

Auction Notes: Sold as a single lot. No substitutions or individual sales. Please inspect photos carefully and reach out with any condition-specific questions prior to bidding.

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Auction History

Highest bidder is Josiah S

Date	Bid	User
19-Nov-2025 8:20:37 PM	$59.00	Josiah S
19-Nov-2025 6:28:55 PM	$57.00	Danasue
19-Nov-2025 6:28:46 PM	$56.00	Dakiam
19-Nov-2025 6:28:46 PM	$55.00	Danasue
19-Nov-2025 11:43:26 AM	$51.00	Dakiam
19-Nov-2025 11:42:03 AM	$50.00	Wisewillow
19-Nov-2025 11:42:03 AM	$50.00	Dakiam
19-Nov-2025 11:41:53 AM	$46.00	Wisewillow
19-Nov-2025 11:41:53 AM	$45.00	Dakiam
19-Nov-2025 11:17:33 AM	$34.00	Wisewillow
14-Nov-2025 10:04:38 PM	$31.00	Dakiam
14-Nov-2025 7:26:27 PM	$24.00	Kitsapdesign
12-Nov-2025 6:31:35 PM	$6.00	Dakiam
12-Nov-2025 10:21:12 AM	$5.00	NotSaving

PAYMENT DETAILS

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Pick-up information will be on the invoice e-mailed after the auction closes.All items not picked up during the designated times will be considered abandoned and may be donated or resold. When possible, and at our sole discretion, an alternate pick-up time may be arranged. If this is possible, an appropriate fee will be charged.

A 10% Buyer's Premium and Sales Tax are added to the winning bid amount when invoiced. Sales tax is waived for licensed re-sellers.

We make every effort to describe lot items as accurately as possible. Expect normal signs of wear associated with antiques, vintage, and used items. We do not list every flaw. All items are sold AS IS WHERE IS. No refunds or returns. Sound Estate Company does not guarantee the working order of any clock, watch, electronic or mechanical device. Dimensions given may be approximate.

Lot # 83 - 12-Book Lot: Illustrated Vintage Literature & Children's Favorites

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