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The Penguin Thomas Hardy, Assorted Books, and a Newspaper

Lot 54: The Penguin Thomas Hardy, Assorted Books, and a Newspaper

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Estimated price: £10 - £200

Buyer's premium:

This lot comprises a collection of books and a newspaper. The most prominent book is a Penguin edition of Thomas Hardy, featuring a stylized portrait of the author. Other books include a CORGI paperback titled “SHOUT! THE TRUE STORY OF THE BEATLES” by Philip Norman with pop-art illustrations, and a partial book with a “CO-OP” logo related to China. A folded and aged newspaper, “The Observer,” potentially dating to 1791 based on visible text, is also included. The materials exhibit varying degrees of wear, creasing, and discoloration consistent with age, with the newspaper appearing particularly fragile.


Condition report:

Fair to Poor. The materials show age-related wear, including creasing, discoloration, and some edgewear. The newspaper is particularly fragile.