Lot # 83 - 12-Book Lot: Illustrated Vintage Literature & Children's Favorites

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 12-Nov-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 19-Nov-2025 8:24:00 PM
Current bid:

$59.00

Highest bidder:

Josiah S

Auction has ended

Description :

A curated collection of 12 vintage hardcover books spanning beloved fairy tales, American classics, and collectible children's literature. This lot features richly illustrated editions, notable publishers, and works by iconic authors. Ideal for collectors, decorators, or literary enthusiasts seeking timeless shelf appeal and storytelling heritage.

Included Titles:

  • Favorite Tales from Grimm & Andersen – Exeter

  • Sea Star: Orphan of Chincoteague – Rand McNally

  • Misty of Chincoteague – Henry & Dennis, Rand McNally

  • Andersen’s Fairy Tales – Platt & Munk

  • The Magical Mimics in Oz – Reilly & Lee

  • The Arabian Nights, edited by Kate Douglas Wiggin & Nora A. Smith, illustrated by Maxfield Parrish – Scribners

  • The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, illustrated by N.C. Wyeth – Scribners

  • An Old-Fashioned Girl by Louisa May Alcott

  • Julia’s Revels

  • White Fang by Jack London – Grosset & Dunlap

  • Ballad of the Deer

  • Ivanhoe by Sir Walter Scott – 5 Fa & Co

Condition Notes: Books range from good to very good vintage condition. Expected age-related wear includes minor spine fading, edge rubbing, and occasional foxing. No loose pages noted. Several volumes feature decorative cloth bindings and illustrated plates. Please refer to photos for spine detail and visual presentation.

Highlights:

  • Illustrated editions by Maxfield Parrish and N.C. Wyeth

  • Classic publishers: Scribners, Rand McNally, Reilly & Lee

  • Shelf-ready aesthetic with varied spine colors and typography

  • Includes Oz title and Arabian Nights anthology

  • Ideal for display, gifting, or collection expansion

Provenance: Acquired from a Pacific Northwest estate with a focus on early 20th-century children's literature and decorative bindings.

Auction Notes: Sold as a single lot. No substitutions or individual sales. Please inspect photos carefully and reach out with any condition-specific questions prior to bidding.




Auction History

Highest bidder is Josiah S

Date Bid User
19-Nov-2025 8:20:37 PM $59.00 Josiah S
19-Nov-2025 6:28:55 PM $57.00 Danasue
19-Nov-2025 6:28:46 PM $56.00 Dakiam
19-Nov-2025 6:28:46 PM $55.00 Danasue
19-Nov-2025 11:43:26 AM $51.00 Dakiam
19-Nov-2025 11:42:03 AM $50.00 Wisewillow
19-Nov-2025 11:42:03 AM $50.00 Dakiam
19-Nov-2025 11:41:53 AM $46.00 Wisewillow
19-Nov-2025 11:41:53 AM $45.00 Dakiam
19-Nov-2025 11:17:33 AM $34.00 Wisewillow
14-Nov-2025 10:04:38 PM $31.00 Dakiam
14-Nov-2025 7:26:27 PM $24.00 Kitsapdesign
12-Nov-2025 6:31:35 PM $6.00 Dakiam
12-Nov-2025 10:21:12 AM $5.00 NotSaving

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