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Striking collection of four decorative hardcover volumes in rich shades of red and burgundy, unified by elaborate gold and metallic …
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Striking collection of four decorative hardcover volumes in rich shades of red and burgundy, unified by elaborate gold and metallic detailing. Curated for their complementary bindings and classic literary content, the group creates an especially attractive shelf display for a library, study, living room, or collected interior.
The set includes two Masterpieces of Mystery volumes selected by Ellery Queen — The Grand Masters and Amateurs and Professionals — together with The Christmas Books of Charles Dickens from State Street Press and a decorative edition of Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations.
The two Ellery Queen volumes feature vivid red bindings embellished with intricate metallic decoration across the covers and spines. The Christmas Books of Charles Dickens provides a handsome contrast in deep burgundy with ornate gold tooling, while Great Expectations returns to red with an elaborate gilt cover and spine design. Together, the four create a cohesive red, burgundy and gold palette with considerable visual presence.
The books also retain their literary appeal. The Christmas Books of Charles Dickens contains A Christmas Carol, The Chimes, The Cricket on the Hearth, The Battle of Life, and The Haunted Man and the Ghost’s Bargain. The Ellery Queen mystery volumes collect works by numerous notable mystery and crime writers.
An excellent decorative grouping for traditional, English-inspired, eclectic or collected interiors, equally suited to a bookcase, console, desk or library table.
Books only; decorative bookends shown in photographs are not included.
Condition:
Good vintage condition with age-appropriate wear. Bindings remain attractive with strong red, burgundy and metallic-gold decoration. Visible wear includes light rubbing and edge/corner wear, some surface wear to the gilt/metallic decoration, and age-related toning to the exposed page edges, particularly on the two Ellery Queen volumes. Interiors appear generally clean and well preserved from the pages shown. Please review photographs closely as they form part of the condition description.
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- Dimensions
- 6ʺW × 5.75ʺD × 9ʺH
- Period
- Late 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Leatherette
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Red
- Condition Notes
- Good vintage condition with age-appropriate wear. Bindings remain attractive with strong red, burgundy and metallic-gold decoration. Visible wear includes light … moreGood vintage condition with age-appropriate wear. Bindings remain attractive with strong red, burgundy and metallic-gold decoration. Visible wear includes light rubbing and edge/corner wear, some surface wear to the gilt/metallic decoration, and age-related toning to the exposed page edges, particularly on the two Ellery Queen volumes. Interiors appear generally clean and well preserved from the pages shown. Please review photographs closely as they form part of the condition description. less
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