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A collection of military and naval history volumes, alongside works on art and literature, primarily in hardcover format with original dust jackets. The group comprises a five-volume set by Braubach titled Prinz Eugen, six blue-bound volumes of The British Journal of Photography (BJP), and multiple titles by C. S. Forester including Hornblower and the Hotspur, Mr. Midshipman Hornblower, and Lieutenant Hornblower. The collection features diverse subject matter such as Richard Holmes: Marlborough, The Seventy-Four Gun Ship, Vermeer, and The Gothic Revival by Kenneth Clark. Bindings include publisher’s cloth, boards, and pictorial wrappers. Several volumes retain their original dust jackets, some of which are protected in mylar sleeves. A This lot comprises the books only; the wooden bookcase and other exterior items shown in the images are not included.
Condition report:
The collection appears in generally good to fair condition with visible shelf wear across the spines. Some dust jackets exhibit chipping and small tears, notably to the spine of Marlborough (photo 3) and various Hornblower titles (photo 4). Spines on several cloth-bound volumes show fading and sunning, particularly evident on the red-bound Prinz Eugen volumes (photo 3). Some paper-covered boards show edge wear and minor bumping to the corners (photo 4). No significant internal damage or missing pages are visible from the exterior inspection.
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