Description :

Large Vintage Book Lot – Classics, History, Literature & Mid-Century Paperbacks

A true bibliophile’s box brimming with vintage treasures — a mixture of mid-20th century paperbacks, literary works, historical texts, and cultural reference books. This eclectic collection includes both well-known classics and unique finds, offering a snapshot of mid-century intellectual life and popular reading tastes.

Highlights Include:

• Ernest Hemingway – Men at War – classic WWII-era anthology.

• Niccolò Machiavelli – The Prince – timeless political philosophy.

• James T. Farrell – multiple works (No Star Is Lost, When Boyhood Dreams Come True, Judgment Day).

• Arnold J. Toynbee – Greek Historical Thought – intellectual history.

• Richard D. Heffner – A Documentary History of the United States.

• Alberto Moravia – Two Adolescents – an influential Italian novelist.

• Dale Carnegie – Five Minute Biographies and How to Win Influence People (abbreviated eds.).

• Abraham Lincoln biography by Lord Charnwood.

• Saturday Review Reader No. 3 – mid-century essays and cultural commentary.

• 1954 Pocket Almanac – complete with retro cover graphics.

• Fulton Oursler – The Greatest Story Ever Told.

• V. Gordon Childe – Man Makes Himself – classic archaeology/anthropology.

• Plus: works on philosophy, psychology (including Freud), American history, railroading, personality development, cookbooks, Bartlett’s quotations, and more.

Condition:
Books show typical vintage wear (scuffing, page tanning, and edge wear), but bindings are generally intact. A handful retain vibrant covers, others carry the wonderful patina of well-loved reading.

Why Collectible:
This lot embodies the curiosity and intellectual hunger of the mid-century reader — a blend of philosophy, literature, history, and self-improvement. Perfect for vintage décor displays, retro libraries, or anyone who delights in holding history in their hands.

📚 Box lot – approx. 30+ assorted volumes.