20th-C Publications
Updated September 20, 2026
| Lot number | 369 |
| Auction | Cedars Fine Estate Part 2 |
| Date | October 7, 2026 at 8:05 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Amber Door Estate Sales Inc. |
| Location | Niagara-on-the-Lake |
A trio of mid-20th-century publications comprising one hardcover literary reference volume and two softcover historical and topographical works. The primary item is a hardcover edition of Masterpieces of World Literature in Digest Form, edited by Frank N. Magill with the assistance of Dayton Kohler and staff, featuring an introduction by Clifton Fadiman. Published by Harper and Brothers, New York, the work contains plot summaries for 510 famous novels, plays, tales, and epic poems. The volume is housed in its original red and white pictorial dust jacket. The second item is a softcover topography book titled Kent Coast and Countryside, identified as No. 11 of The Homeland Illustrated series. Published by The Homeland Association Ltd., London, the copyright page indicates a first publication date of 1929. The front cover features a black-and-white illustration of Canterbury Cathedral. The third item is an Illustrated Album of the League of Nations, printed by ATAR in Geneva. This light blue softcover booklet provides a photographic and textual history of the origin and growth of the League. The front cover features a contemporary handwritten ink inscription: E.M. Stark Geneva Aug 1, 1928. Measurements read from a visible scale: Hardcover volume: H approx. 21.6 cm Softcover publications: H approx. 25.4 cm. Condition: The items are in overall moderate condition consistent with age and use. The hardcover volume shows heavy wear to the dust jacket, including significant chipping, large tears at the head and tail of the spine, and edge loss. Internal pages show standard age-toning. The two softcover publications exhibit edge wear, corner bumping, and general toning to the wrappers. The League of Nations booklet contains a period ownership inscription on the front cover. All items appear structurally sound with intact bindings.
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