Antique and Vintage Book Lot
History, Music, and Scholarly Texts
5 Items, Late 19th Century to Mid-20th Century

This diverse collection of vintage and antique print media includes a wide array of historical, musical, and scholarly publications. The lot features a notable 1886 Illustrated Almanac and a large-format edition of "Famous Composers and Their Works," providing a fascinating look into the cultural and educational landscape of the late Victorian era. Accompanied by ornate embossed volumes and mid-century political philosophy, this bundle is ideal for collectors of ephemera and antique books.

ITEMS INCLUDED:
1. Famous Composers and Their Works — Large format hardcover, purple cloth with gilt lettering; includes biographical entries and printed music scores.
2. The Courant Illustrated Almanac for 1886 — Softcover booklet by Hawley, Goodrich & Co.; contains period data, local history, and vintage advertisements.
3. "Secunda Pars" Embossed Volume — Large Victorian-style brown hardcover with ornate blind-stamped decorations and Latin titling on the cover; features biblical text and illustrations.
4. "Quarta Pars" Embossed Volume — Matching volume to the above, featuring similar ornate decorative binding and scholarly religious subject matter.
5. The Promise of American Life — Paperback by Herbert Croly, Dutton Paperback edition; a cornerstone text of American political thought from the mid-20th century.

Condition: Mixed condition throughout the lot consistent with age. The large hardcovers show moderate shelf wear, bumped corners, and some spine aging. The 1886 Almanac exhibits significant edge wear, chipping to the fragile paper cover, and expected paper toning. Interiors vary, with instances of yellowing and light foxing. Paperback shows standard used condition with light cover creasing and edge scuffing.

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