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Lot 389: A Collection of Non-Fiction and Reference Books including Reader's Digest and AA Volumes
An assortment of non-fiction hardback and paperback books covering subjects of history, military interest, geography, and general reference. The collection features a multi-volume Reader’s Digest series with blue cloth bindings and gilt-lettered spines, including titles such as Secrets of the Sea, The Great Age of Exploration, Bridging a Continent, Beyond the Horizon, The Frozen World, and Charting the Vast Pacific. Other notable volumes include World War II in Vogue, Sea Warfare, The Reader’s Digest AA Book of the Road, Book of British Towns published by the AA, Plymouth Warships 1900-1950 by Goodman and Ballantyne, A Concise History of England by F.E. Halliday, and Odhams Tell Me Why. Reference works present include You and Your Rights: An A-Z Guide to the Law and a Family Encyclopedia. One volume bears a lot sticker for Liskeard Auction Rooms Lot 411.
Condition report:
The books are in used vintage condition with observable shelf wear throughout. Spines and dust jackets show rubbing, fading, and wear to the extremities. Minor bumping to corners and evidence of toning to page edges consistent with age and use.
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