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July 0308, 2021
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LOT 144

Lot 144

Charles Francis Horne (American, 1870-1942)

Charles Francis Horne (American, 1870-1942)
Lot 144 Details
Charles Francis Horne (American, 1870-1942)

GREAT MEN AND FAMOUS WOMEN

8 vols., folio, Illustrated frontispieces, full titles, profusely illustrated, with titled tissue guards, marbled end papers, red painted edges, in tooled full calf boards with ribbed spine, with 'Question Book' booklet, New York, Selmar Hess Publisher, 1994
11.8 x 9.25 in — 30 x 23.5 cm

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $96
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

CONDITION DETAILS

In remarkably good condition. No significant issues to report. Solid bindings, clean white interiors.

LOT 144
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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
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  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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