16 LEATHER BOUND VOLS OF JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY COMPLETE SCRIBNER ' S 1903 - 14
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:7077795 | Binding: Leather |
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Riley, James Whitcomb. The Poems and Prose Sketches of James Whitcomb Riley. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1908.
This is the Homestead Edition. Complete in 16 volumes.
...style="box-sizing: border-box;"> Riley in later years added two volumes to his collected works.
Condition: All 16 volumes are in matching dark brown 3/4 leather bindings, with leather spines and corners. The page edges are all gilt and the boards have beautiful patterned marbled paper.
Each leather spine has five raised bands and gold-decorated panels, with the title also in gold on one of the panels. There is light wear evident to the edges of the spine, but overall this set is in good condition.
I did see a small tear on the leather of one of the books. see pic A beautiful set of this classic American poet and colloquial storyteller.
This set is very difficult to locate in leather binding.Truly a rare set of books. This would be a wonderful gift for the Riley aficionado or as an addition to a personal collection. These would look great on a mantle or bookshelf in any room.
Please see all pictures and zoom in for condition.Also feel free to ask any questions before purchasing.Selling as is as seen with no returns.Thanks for looking.
Riley, James Whitcomb. The Poems and Prose Sketches of James Whitcomb Riley. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1908.
This is the Homestead Edition. Complete in 16 volumes.
...style="box-sizing: border-box;"> Riley in later years added two volumes to his collected works.
Condition: All 16 volumes are in matching dark brown 3/4 leather bindings, with leather spines and corners. The page edges are all gilt and the boards have beautiful patterned marbled paper.
Each leather spine has five raised bands and gold-decorated panels, with the title also in gold on one of the panels. There is light wear evident to the edges of the spine, but overall this set is in good condition.
I did see a small tear on the leather of one of the books. see pic A beautiful set of this classic American poet and colloquial storyteller.
This set is very difficult to locate in leather binding.Truly a rare set of books. This would be a wonderful gift for the Riley aficionado or as an addition to a personal collection. These would look great on a mantle or bookshelf in any room.
Please see all pictures and zoom in for condition.Also feel free to ask any questions before purchasing.Selling as is as seen with no returns.Thanks for looking.
