Collection of Seven Vintage English Textbooks

Updated August 6, 2026

Lot number483
Estimate40.00 - 80.00 USD
AuctionFine Art, Art Glass, Books & More Multi Platform
DateAugust 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT
Auction houseKellies Estate Services
LocationOkemos, Michigan

This collection contains seven vintage educational hardcover books focusing on English grammar, composition, and shorthand from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Included are works published by Harcourt, Brace and Company, D.C. Heath & Company, Ginn and Company, and The Century Co. with copyright dates between 1884 and 1920. The lot features titles by authors such as Edwin C. Woolley, John M. Brewer, and Eldon Moran.7 to 8 inches in height.The books show typical shelf wear, including bumped corners, fading to cloth spines, and fraying at extremities. The Eldon Moran shorthand volume displays advanced wear with splitting and cloth loss along the spine joints. Internal text blocks exhibit expected toning and yellowing due to age.

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