Search Results: Miscellany from Merchants Rare Books

20 random volumes.
These are all the collectors edition from the 1980s. Three different binding variations.
These all have wear, abrasions, loss of gilt, loss of gilt to the page edges. Etc. most are pretty good. Two seem to have the most damage to the page edges.
If condition matters please do not buy this set. this is a more affordable listing because these books all have some wear abrasions or damage. They still look good in the shelf. I tried to show the worst damage in the pictures. There may be a 7 day shipping delay on this lot.
If this is time sensitive please do not buy this. Each volume will be well protected for shipping at cost.

20 random volumes.
Each title complete by itself. Approximately 9 inches tall.
Approximately 28 inches of shelf space. Gilt spines.
Top edges gilded.
The gold is genuine.
Printed in English.
Fake leather.
Collector's Edition.
Acid free paper. Copyright 1937, but I think these are from the 1980's.
I didn't check everyone but most are showing copyrighted 1937 as the final date. These are not actually 1937. Copyright 1937, but I think these are from the 1980's. Intended as decorative display for interior design. Perhaps useful for set decoration. Books by the foot. Old books for antiquarian display. These are brown. These have scuffs and abrasions. They're good for display or reading. They're not intended as being mint or collectible. $15 per book x 20 = $300
Shipping is at cost. No indication of completeness inside. The first editions had 52 total volumes. These are all in good used condition. Light shelf abrasions. Some abrasions or rubs to the gilt. Will be well protected for shipping.… Read More

20 random volumes.
Each title complete by itself. Approximately 9 inches tall.
Approximately 27 inches of shelf space. Gilt spines.
Printed in English.
Fake leather.
Copyright 1969, some dates vary. Intended as decorative display for interior design. Perhaps useful for set decoration. Books by the foot. Old books for antiquarian display. I think the color is black, but it changes to a deep green. Set bright light. I'm slightly color blind. They look black until under bright light. The bright close up flash makes them look lighter as shown in the last picture. These have scuffs and abrasions. They're good for display or reading. They're not intended as being mint or collectible. $10 per book x 20 = $200.
Shipping is at cost. No indication of completeness inside. The first editions had 52 total volumes. These are all in good used condition. Light shelf abrasions. Some abrasions or rubs to the gilt. Will be well protected for shipping. Priority Mail international, shipped in 2 boxes, costs $220 at… Read More

20 random volumes.
Each title complete by itself. Approximately 9 inches tall.
Approximately 27 inches of shelf space. Gilt spines.
Printed in English.
Fake leather.
Copyright 1969, some dates vary. Intended as decorative display for interior design. Perhaps useful for set decoration. Books by the foot. Old books for antiquarian display. I think the color is black, but it changes to a deep green. Set bright light. I'm slightly color blind. They look black until under bright light. The bright close up flash makes them look lighter as shown in the last picture. These have light scuffs and abrasions. They're good for display. They're not intended as being mint or collectible. $10 per book x 20 = $200.
Shipping is at cost. No indication of completeness inside. The first editions had 52 total volumes. These are all in good used condition. Light shelf abrasions. Some abrasions or rubs to the gilt. Will be well protected for shipping. Priority Mail international, shipped in 2 boxes, costs $220 at the… Read More

20 random volumes.
Each title complete by itself. Approximately 9 inches tall.
Approximately 27 inches of shelf space. Gilt spines.
Printed in English.
Fake leather.
Copyright 1969, some dates vary. Intended as decorative display for interior design. Perhaps useful for set decoration. Books by the foot. Old books for antiquarian display. The color is black. The bright close up flash makes them look lighter as shown in the last picture. $10 per book x 20 = $200.
Shipping is at cost. No indication of completeness inside. The first editions had 52 total volumes. These are all in good used condition. Light shelf abrasions. Some abrasions or rubs to the gilt. Will be well protected for shipping. Priority Mail international, shipped in 2 boxes, costs $220 at the post office. 2022.03.11 o 1

Harvard Classics.
Alumni Edition.
Set #6333.
Complete in 51 volumes. First edition set. Set is in very good condition despite the sheer age. Some minor blemishes and stains to a few spots that I showed in the pictures. Some minor stains to some of the spines. Generalized shelf wear. Volume 21 lighter in color. Volume 28 stain on spine. Some scuffs and abrasions that I showed close up pictures of. Still a remarkable set in remarkable condition. Bindings are gilded cloth, not leather.Complete 51 volume set. Rag paper.
Large heavy books at 9 inches tall.
Approximately 90+ inches of shelf space. Volume o e has no previous owners names or signs of ownership. Will be well protected for shipping. 2022.03.24

The Harvard Classics, Shelf of Fiction.
Complete in 20 volumes. First edition set.
Printed in 1917.
Set is complete.
Fake leather.
These are limp semi softcover bindings.
Good condition. The spines are evenly darkened. Generalized shelf abrasion. An extremely good first edition set. Some extremity abrasion I tried showing close ups of the worst condition. Paper high grade and fresh.
These are larger sized, approaching 9 inches tall.
The first edition was issued on 2 sizes. These are approaching 9 inches tall. The other size was about one inch shorter. This is the first edition from 1917. ———
This is the Harvard Classics, Shelf of Fiction, printed in 1917 in 20 volumes.
This is not the Harvard Classics, Five Foot Shelf of Books, from 1909, in 51 volumes. If you are looking for the 51 volume set this is not that set.
This is the fiction collection from 1917. These are softcover bindings which may be bothersome. These are limp bindings or near softcover. They display well as old books. In… Read More

Complete in 51 volumes.
First edition.
Printed in 1909-1914.
Fake leather.
Limp bindings. Set has extremity damage. Splits. Scuffs. Abrasions. Generalized wear.
Volume one has old writing on the front blank end paper, an old ledger from the 1940's.
Some internal hinge paper is split so the bindings feel loose.
Set displays well. In good condition For the age.
Some generalized shelf wear.
Some splits at spine heads. I tried to show close up pictures of this.
Some looseness or internal hinge paper splitting. These are limp or semi softcover. Volume one had no writing. I didn't check every volume. First edition set.
Printed in 1909.
Set is complete.
Fake leather.
These are limp semi softcover bindings. These are semi softcover bindings which may be bothersome. These display well on a bookcase. Some extremity damage. Set is over 100 years old. If condition is critical, I have sets in better condition. This set has some condition flaws but still displays well as a complete antiquarian set.… Read More

Complete in 51 volumes. First edition.
Printed in 1909-1914.
Fake leather.
Limp bindings. In good condition for the age.
Set has a lot of generalized shelf wear. Some extremity abrasion. Some of the internal hinge papers may be splitting with some looseness. Some of the top gilding is eroded. Set is still good for the age.
Still supple.
Quality paper is fresh. This set is in very good condition for the age. Bindings supple.
Low acid paper is not brittle. This set can be read. These are limp or semi softcover bindings. This may be bothersome. Volume one had no writing. I didn't check every volume. First edition set.
Printed in 1909.
Set is complete.
Fake leather.
These are limp semi softcover bindings. These are semi softcover bindings which may be bothersome. These display well on a bookcase. Set is over 100 years old. Customer satisfaction is important to me. Each volume will be well protected for shipping via Priority Mail in 5 boxes. International Mail costs $100-$110 per Priority Mail… Read More

The Harvard Classics, Shelf of Fiction.
Complete in 20 volumes. First edition set.
Printed in 1917.
Set is complete.
Fake leather.
These are limp semi softcover bindings.
Poor condition. Loose. A lot of looseness. Set has signs of use. Some extremity abrasion. Some of the internal hinges are loose or internally split in some volumes. Still useful as a reading set as the paper is still good. I have sets in better condition. If condition matters please do not buy this one. Set is worn. Bindings are loose. Please do not buy this if looseness or wear is bothersome. ———
This is the Harvard Classics, Shelf of Fiction, printed in 1917 in 20 volumes.
This is not the Harvard Classics, Five Foot Shelf of Books, from 1909, in 51 volumes. If you are looking for the 51 volume set this is not that set.
This is the fiction collection from 1917. These are softcover bindings which may be bothersome. These are limp bindings or near softcover. They display well as old books. In very good condition for… Read More

The first edition.
Printed in 1917. Shelf of Fiction.
Complete in 20. Some generalized shelf wear. The most desirable bindings.No names. Will be well protected for shipping.H

The Harvard Classics, Shelf of Fiction.
Complete in 20 volumes.
ALUMNI EDITION. The Alumni Edition was the limited edition first edition. Printed in larger format on quality rag paper.
The Alumni Edition is the highest quality version of the Shelf of Fiction. This is set #2489. First edition set.
Printed in 1917.
Set is complete. 9 inches tall. Larger and heavier. Printed quality rag paper. Set has generalized usage wear. In good condition for the age. Set has abrasions, extremity abrasion, set has some signs of use. Some of the spines are scuffed. Spines are scuffed. I tried showing the worst in the pictures. Rear internal hinge paper volume 11 split making it feel loose. Set has generalized usage wear from use. ———
This is the Harvard Classics, Shelf of Fiction, printed in 1917 in 20 volumes.
This is not the Harvard Classics, Five Foot Shelf of Books, from 1909, in 51 volumes. If you are looking for the 51 volume set this is not that set.
This is the fiction collection from 1917. These… Read More

Complete in 50.
Copyright
1909-1910.
FIRST EDITION.Set has some shelf wear , extremity abrasions, and uneven spine fading. Volume 8 was supplied from another set.
Set is complete.
Volume 8 does not match. It came from a different style set, exactly as shown in the pictures.
Volume 8 does not match. This may be bothersome. Set in in good condition for the age. The main condition flaw is uneven spine fading which may be bothersome. The earlier volumes are more faded than the later volumes as shown in the pictures. The final volumes are still red, but the earlier volumes have faded. The colors don't match. Still a high quality reading set. Some generalized shelf wear.
Uneven spine discoloration.
Volume 8 came from another set with a different binding style but matches in size and text. Set has some wear.
These are only in good condition for the age.
If condition is critical then please don't buy this set as it has spine fading and wear. Still a nice rustic old antiquarian set that has a lot of… Read More

The Harvard Classics, Shelf of Fiction.
Complete in 20 volumes.
ALUMNI EDITION. The Alumni Edition was the limited edition first edition. Printed in larger format on quality rag paper.
The Alumni Edition is the highest quality version of the Shelf of Fiction. This is set #2919. First edition set.
Printed in 1917.
Set is complete. 9 inches tall. Larger and heavier. Printed quality rag paper. Set has generalized usage wear. In good condition for the age. Set has abrasions, extremity abrasion, set has some signs of use. Some of the spines are scuffed it's stained. I tried showing the worst in the pictures. ———
This is the Harvard Classics, Shelf of Fiction, printed in 1917 in 20 volumes.
This is not the Harvard Classics, Five Foot Shelf of Books, from 1909, in 51 volumes. If you are looking for the 51 volume set this is not that set.
This is the fiction collection from 1917. These are softcover bindings which may be bothersome. These are limp bindings or near softcover. They display well as… Read More

The Harvard Classics, Shelf of Fiction.
Complete in 20 volumes. First edition set.
Printed in 1917.
Set is complete.
Fake leather.
These are limp semi softcover bindings.
Set is in Good condition for the age. Some generalized shelf wear, extremity abrasion. I tried showing close up of the worst abrasions and spine wear. I have sets in better condition. Bindings supple. Paper high grade and fresh. ———
This is the Harvard Classics, Shelf of Fiction, printed in 1917 in 20 volumes.
This is not the Harvard Classics, Five Foot Shelf of Books, from 1909, in 51 volumes. If you are looking for the 51 volume set this is not that set.
This is the fiction collection from 1917. These are softcover bindings which may be bothersome. These are limp bindings or near softcover. They display well as old books. In very good condition for being over 100 years old. Cloth not leather.These display well on a bookcase. Each volume will be well protected for shipping via Priority Mail in 2 boxes.
International… Read More

The Harvard Classics, Shelf of Fiction.
Complete in 20 volumes. First edition set.
Printed in 1917.
Set is complete.
Fake leather.
These are limp semi softcover bindings.
Only in Good condition for the age. Set has looseness and internal hinge separation. Internal hinge paper separation making the bindings feel loose.
Some generalized shelf wear, extremity abrasion. I tried showing close up of the worst abrasions and spine wear. A good set with some looseness and generalized usage wear. I have sets in better condition. Bindings supple. Paper high grade and fresh. ———
This is the Harvard Classics, Shelf of Fiction, printed in 1917 in 20 volumes.
This is not the Harvard Classics, Five Foot Shelf of Books, from 1909, in 51 volumes. If you are looking for the 51 volume set this is not that set.
This is the fiction collection from 1917. These are softcover bindings which may be bothersome. These are limp bindings or near softcover. They display well as old books. In very good condition for… Read More

Complete in 51 volumes.
First edition.
Printed in 1909-1914.
Fake leather.
Limp bindings. This set is damaged.
Chipping and splitting.
Looseness.
Still complete and displayable as an old rustic set. This set has significant wear. This set has more wear than most of my other sets. I have sets in better condition.
Please do not purchase this set if condition matters. Set has extremity damage. Splits. Scuffs. Abrasions. Generalized wear. Only in good condition For the age.
Some generalized shelf wear.
Some splits at spine heads. I tried to show close up pictures of this.
Some looseness or internal hinge paper splitting. These are limp or semi softcover. This may be bothersome. Volume one had no writing. I didn't check every volume. First edition set.
Printed in 1909.
Set is complete.
Fake leather.
These are limp semi softcover bindings. These are semi softcover bindings which may be bothersome. These display well on a bookcase. Some extremity damage. Set is over 100 years old. If condition… Read More

The Harvard Classics, Shelf of Fiction.
Complete in 20 volumes. First edition set.
Printed in 1917.
Set is complete. This set is only in good condition for the age. It has a lot of generalized wear, scuffs, abrasions. Set has a lot of generalized usage wear. In good condition for the age. Set has abrasions, extremity abrasion, set has some signs of use. Some of the spines are scuffed. Spines are scuffed. I tried showing the worst in the pictures. Some looseness. Set has generalized usage wear from use. This set is very photogenic. It has a lot of generalized wear that is difficult to capture. This set is the best match to the maroon five foot shelf. The color of this set is more of a deep dark turquoise, but I'm slightly color blind and not the best judge of color. These are solid hardcover bindings.
Many first edition binding variants are limp softcover. ———
This is the Harvard Classics, Shelf of Fiction, printed in 1917 in 20 volumes.
This is not the Harvard Classics, Five Foot Shelf of… Read More

THE HARVARD CLASSICS! 1917 first Edition SHELF FICTION complete some wear limpPoor condition only.Complete in 20 volumes.
First edition set. 1917.
Set is complete.
Fake leather.
These are limp semi softcover bindings.
Volume 14 front end paper is detached.
Many bindings are loose because the internal hinges are broken. Set has wear. Only in good condition for the sheer age. These are softcover bindings which may be bothersome.
These are loose which may be bothersome. Many internal hinge papers are split open as shown in the pictures , therefore some covers feel loose or detached.
These are limp bindings or near softcover. Some of the internal hinge papers are broken and separated. Therefore some have looseness. Light generalized shelf wear. They display well as old books. In very good condition for being over 100 years old. Cloth not leather.These display well on a bookcase. Each volume will be well protected for shipping via Priority Mail.2.25.28

Extra postage required. $120 for Priority Mail.Harvard Classics.
Alumni Edition.
Set #2803. First edition set. Poor condition only.
Intended as a reading set.
Quality rag paper is still good.
Set has a lot of external wear and stains.
Still attractive as a rustic antiquarian set. Complete 51 volume set.