Lot # 113 - Vintage British Writing at Its Best - Scott/Thackeray/Carlyle/Ruskin

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 03-Feb-2026 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 10-Feb-2026 8:52:00 PM
Current bid:

$10.00

Highest bidder:

Belle3

Auction has ended

Description :

We bet you've not read all of these even if you were an English major!

Past and Present (Thomas Carlyle 1918. Charles Scribner's Sons, New York. 303 p. Writing on inside covers, fly pages & in text.

Waverley (Sir Walter Scott) 1961. Heritage Press, New York. 447 p. Owner's name on inside cover.

Selections and Essays (John Ruskin) 1918. Charles Scribner's Sons, New York. 423 p. Writing on inside cover and in text.

Ivanhoe (Sir Walter Scott) 1945. Allyn and Bacon Publishers, Boston, MA. 669 p. Owner's name on inside cover

The Newcomers (William Thackeray) No publishing date. Heritage Press, New York. 761 p. Owner's name on inside cover

Vanity Fair (William Thackeray) 1940. Heritage Press, New York. 759 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 Belle3

Date Bid User
10-Feb-2026 8:04:29 PM $10.00 Belle3
10-Feb-2026 8:04:29 PM $9.00 Wowzer
04-Feb-2026 11:47:23 PM $5.00 Belle3

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