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Lot 742: A Collection of 20th-Century Literature, History, and Drama Volumes, including Penguin and Pelican Editions
A large collection of mid-to-late 20th-century books across various genres including literature, drama, history, and social science. The assortment features a significant concentration of Penguin and Pelican editions, including multiple volumes from the Pelican History of England series and the Pelican Guide to English Literature. Notable literary titles and authors present include Leo Tolstoy’s War and Peace, James Joyce’s Ulysses, Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot published by Faber, and works by T.S. Eliot, Harold Pinter, and Sean O’Casey. The collection includes scholarly series such as Twentieth Century Views and the Writers and Critics series, featuring a volume on Steinbeck by F.W. Watt. Bindings are predominantly softcover wrappers with some cloth-bound hardcovers. Visible imprints include Faber, Oxford, Methuen, Everyman’s Library, and Pan.
Condition report:
The volumes are in varied condition, showing typical signs of age and use. Visible wear includes shelf rubbing to edges, toning to spines and paper stock, and occasional creasing to covers. Some volumes bear library-style protective film or adhesive labels to the spines.
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