The lot contains 15 antique books, most of them published by Scribners and illustrated by N.C. Wyeth. The Wyeth illustrated books are The Scottish Chiefs, David Balfour, Kidnapped, The Mysterious Island, The Black Arrow (2), Westward Ho!, and Treasure Island. The other books are Old French Fairy Tailes illustrated by Virginia Sterrett, Quentin Durward illustrated by C. Bosseron Chambers, The Children of Dickens illustrated by Hessie Willcox Smith, The Tale of Two Cities illustrated by Harvey Dunn, The Arabian Nights illustrated by Maxfield Parrish, Scottish Chiefs published by Porter & Coates, and Last Six Books of Virgil's Aeneid, 1884. The books are from the early 19th Century, with the oldest one dating to 1884. The largest book measures 11 3/8" tall, and the smallest book measures 7 3/4" tall. The books have a variety of wear, including torn corners, frayed spines, discoloration, and/or stains. All of the books are in one piece. The lot is in fair condition. In-house shipping is available. Please see our website regarding in-house shipping procedures.

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June 13, 2026 11:00 AM CDT
7232 N. Western Ave
Chicago, IL, US 60645

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