A large collection of books comprising various hardback and paperback titles across fiction, non-fiction, and sports interests. The assortment includes modern fiction such as James Clavell’s Noble House (Bantam Press), Catherine Cookson’s The Black Velvet Gown, Jilly Cooper’s Polo, Ken Follett’s The Pillars of the Earth (Pan), Barbara Erskine’s Kingdom of Shadows, Susan Lewis’s Stolen Beginnings, Thomas Harris’s The Silence of the Lambs, Dennis Danvers’s Wilderness, Sidney Sheldon’s Rage of Angels (Pocket Books), and Shirley Conran’s Tiger Eyes (BCA). Sports history is represented by Brian Knight’s Plymouth Argyle: Complete Record 1903-1989, and horticulture by Leo B. Boullemier’s A Guide to Fuchsias. The collection also features multiple sets of decorative bound volumes in blue, red, and green cloth with gilt-tooled borders and spines, including titles by Alistair MacLean such as Bear Island and When Eight Bells Toll. Additionally present is The Beatles Magical Mystery Tour booklet and a volume of Reader’s Digest Condensed Books containing titles by Mary Constable and others.
Condition report:
The items generally exhibit signs of handling and shelf wear consistent with age. Paperbacks show creased spines and light edge wear. Hardcover volumes display minor scuffing to bindings and some rubbing to the gilt decorations on the decorative sets. Dust jackets, where present, show light surface wear and occasional small chips to the edges. Several bundles are secured with rubber bands, which may cause minor indentation to the covers. Occasional price stickers and labels are visible on the covers and spines.
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