Lot # 69 - Writing From English Greats: Vintage Darwin/Defoe/Wilde/More/Beerbohm

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 03-Feb-2026 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 10-Feb-2026 8:08:00 PM
Current bid:

$24.00

Highest bidder:

math

Auction has ended

Description :

Wonderful works from the British Empire!

Utopia (Thomas More) 1935. Heritage Press, New York.165 p. Owner's name on inside cover.

Robinson Crusoe (Daniel Defoe)1930. Heritage Press, New York. 299 p.

On The Origin of the Species (Charles Darwin) 1963. Heritage Press, New York. 470 p.

Picture of Dorian Gray (Oscar Wilde) 1957. Heritage Press, New York. 287 p. Owner's name on inside cover

Zulieka Dobson (Max Beerbohm) 1960. Heritage Press, New York. 277 p. Owner's name on inside cover


Heritage Press existed from 1937 - 1982. They published almost exclusively classics in literature and history. Their publications were known for terrific illustrations, quality materials, and elegant covers that were lovely without being overly precious. 



Auction History

Highest bidder is math

Date Bid User
10-Feb-2026 9:36:26 AM $24.00 math
08-Feb-2026 7:21:39 AM $23.00 Belle3
05-Feb-2026 7:48:17 AM $18.00 2156
04-Feb-2026 11:46:17 PM $16.00 Belle3
03-Feb-2026 9:02:53 PM $7.00 2156
03-Feb-2026 6:44:15 PM $5.00 NWSouthpaw

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