Recent Arrivals from Merchants Rare Books

The Koran. Printed in 1649. First English Edition. Prior to this book the Koran had never before been translated into English. ——— Full title: The Alcoran Of Mahomet, Translated Out Of Arabique Into French; By The Sieur Du Ryer, Lord Of Malezair, And Resident For The King Of France, At Alexandria. And Newly Englished, For The Satisfaction Of All That Desire To Look Into The Turkish… Read more about this item

Complete in 20 volumes. In very good+, near brand new condition despite the age. In the best condition I've ever seen on this set. Slight shelf rubs if at all. Massive set almost 10 inches tall. Fine condition. Looks new. In the best condition I've ever seen on this set. Slight shelf rubs if at all. Volume 20 final copyright date… Read more about this item

Set is damaged. Most covers are detached. THE COMPLETE WORKS OF CHARLES LEVER. With an Introduction by Andrew Lang. Complete in 40 volumes. Numerous covers are detached. Printed in 1894. Illustrated by the best Victorian illustrators. The covers are detached. The spines have wear and chips and abrasions. I don't want returns on this set. Please do not purchase this unless you want it. The main condition issue is that many… Read more about this item

THE COMPLETE WORKS OF VICTOR HUGO. The famous Author of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Les Miserables, etc...Complete in 24 volumes. No date printed on the title page, printed circa 1890. This set is well over 100 years old! Bound in the highest quality leather bindings! Complete in 24 volumes.THE COMPLETE WORKS OF VICTOR HUGO! The famous author of: THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME and LES… Read more about this item

LIBRARY OF THE WORLD'S BEST LITERATURE, ANCIENT AND MODERN! Complete in 30 massive volumes.Printed in 1896. FIRST EDITION. Printed in 1896.This set is well over 120 years old. Edited by Charles Warner. Charles Dudley Warner (September 12, 1829 – October 20, 1900) was an American essayist, novelist, and friend of Mark Twain, with whom he co-authored the novel: The Gilded Age, A Tale of… Read more about this item

THE WORKS OF CHARLES DICKENS!Presumed complete in 46 volumes. Printed in 1891. The pictures show 36, I have 10 more not shown = 46 volume total. The completion isn't stated, and each title is complete unto itself.This set is presumed to have been issued with 46 volumes, as is also listed elsewhere, but there is no indication inside. 46 volume set. I think… Read more about this item

The works of William Shakespeare. Complete in 10 volumes. These are the original bindings. Printed in 1824. This set is approaching 200 years old. In exceptional condition. Quality rag paper. Engraved portrait. These are a pleasure to read. All hinges are sound. Set has generalized abrasions and scuffing. Early writing on front blank end paper volume one. This is a high… Read more about this item

The works of William Shakespeare. Complete in 8 volumes. These are the original bindings. Printed in 1823. This set is approaching 200 years old. In exceptional condition. Quality rag paper. Large books at 9 inches tall. Most sets from this era were 7 inches. These are a pleasure to read. All hinges are sound. Front hinge of volume one is starting. Set… Read more about this item

Complete in 11 volumes with all of Emerson's works. Printed in 1884. This is an extremely early set of Emerson. These are the original bindings. Printed on quality paper that is very clean. This set is remarkably well preserved. Emerson is already difficult to obtain, let alone in this condition. The leather is supple. Set looks almost new despite being from… Read more about this item

This is a gorgeous set. Complete in 12 volumes. In very good condition despite the age. Printed in 1891. The bindings are original. 12 volume leather set Parkman's Works American history 1891 Parkman's Works. By historian Francis Parkman. Published by Little, Brown, and Company in Boston in 1891. Bookplate on the front endpaper of each volume. Gift inscription and tipped… Read more about this item

Complete in 51 volumes. First edition. Printed in 1909-1914. Fake leather. Limp bindings. In very good condition for the age. Plutarch is damaged, as shown in the pictures. Some specific blemishes here and there. Generalized shelf wear. Some gouging to spine edge of volume 12 and 46. I showed close up pictures of this. This might be bothersome. Some wear to… Read more about this item

Complete in 51 volumes. First edition. Printed in 1909-1914. Fake leather. Limp bindings. In very good condition for the age. Light generalized shelf wear. Some of the top edge gilding is eroded in spots. I showed close up pictures of this. Set is exceptionally well preserved. Still supple. Quality paper is fresh. This set is in very good condition for… Read more about this item

Harvard Classics. Alumni Edition. Set #2841. First edition set. Complete 51 volume set. Rag paper. Large heavy books at 9 inches tall. Approximately 90+ inches of shelf space. Set is only in good condition for the age. Set has a lot of generalized usage wear. Signs of use. Shelf scuffs and abrasions. Looseness. Some wear along the spine extremities. Set… Read more about this item

Complete in 51 volumes. First edition. Printed in 1909-1914. Fake leather. Limp bindings. Set is in very good condition, with minor blemishes to a few spots, otherwise would be very good+. Some generalized extremity abrasions. Some minor extremity blemishes to a few spots that I tried to show in the pictures. Set is remarkably well preserved. Set is in very… Read more about this item

Complete in 51 volumes. First edition. Printed in 1909-1914. First edition set. Printed in 1909. Set is complete in 51. These are the original maroon gilded cloth bindings. Not leather. Set is in very good condition for the age. Set has some generalized wear, extremity abrasions. This is a very good set with some minor specific abrasions or stains to… Read more about this item

Complete in 51 volumes. First edition. Printed in 1909-1914. First edition set. Printed in 1909. Set is complete in 51. These are the original maroon gilded cloth bindings. Not leather. Set is in very good condition for the age. Set has light generalized wear, extremity abrasions. Uneven discoloration. This set is photogenic and difficult to show wear in the pictures.… Read more about this item

Complete in 51 volumes. First edition. Printed in 1909-1914. First edition set. Printed in 1909. Set is complete in 51. These are the original maroon gilded cloth bindings. Not leather. Set is in very good condition for the age. Set has light generalized wear, extremity abrasions. Some uneven discoloration. This set is photogenic and difficult to show wear in the… Read more about this item

Complete in 51 volumes. First edition. Printed in 1909-1914. First edition set. Printed in 1909. Set is complete in 51. These are the original maroon gilded cloth bindings. Not leather. Set is in very good condition. Set has light generalized shelf wear and abrasions. In very good condition. One of my best sets. Some extremity shelf wear. In very good… Read more about this item

Harvard Classics. Alumni Edition. Set #4969. First edition set. Complete 51 volume set. Rag paper. Large heavy books at 9 inches tall. Approximately 90+ inches of shelf space. Set is only in good condition for the age. Set has a lot of generalized usage wear. Signs of use. Shelf scuffs and abrasions. Looseness. Some wear along the spine extremities. Set… Read more about this item

SIR WALTER SCOTT'S: The WAVERLY NOVELS!Complete in 25 volumes. The ANDREW LANG EDITION. An important edition of Scott's works, with Andrew Lang's notes.This edition is edited with notes and introductions by Andrew Lang who, with the permission of Scott's grandson, was given access to Sir Walter Scott's personal correspondence in order to better ascertain the events and circumstances in which these novels were… Read more about this item