Collector’s Library of the American Civil War
Lucius Barber
30 volumes, prices from $400
A Book Collection in One Click
by Scott LamingWhether they are sets arranged by a publisher or a collection crafted by hand, there are some books that were always meant to be kept together. AbeBooks offers hundreds of these 'instant collections' – some covering a specific series of books, or a subject or genre, or the works of a certain author. It's usually taken years to put these collections together but you could buy one in seconds.
Buying books by the foot is nothing new but these mini-collections are rare and desirable, and priced accordingly. You could buy several very nice cars for the same price as a complete set of first editions of the James Bond novels. This selection covers fairies, Peter Rabbit, hobbits, golf and the ultimate British bulldog.
Don't mess about with one, two or even three books – pick up an entire collection with one swoop.
Please note: prices are approximate to within a small margin, as currencies fluctuate. Quantity on rare books extremely limited; copies on display may sell quickly.
Instant Collections
Complete Set of James Bond First EditionsIan Fleming
All 14 vols in the 007 series. For Your Eyes Only is signed by Fleming. $79,950.
The Fairy Books Andrew Lang
A complete set of Lang's original Fairy Books: Blue to Lilac, 12 volumes for $16,000.
Steven Millhauser Collection Steven Millhauser
11 volumes of Millhauser's books, all signed by the author, starting at $2,250.
The History of Middle EarthJ.R.R. Tolkien
You can start at about $20 & go up to $9,500 for a set of first editions.
Complete Set of King Penguins (SOLD) 76 volumes, many with dust jackets, for $1,242 – that's value for money.
Collection of 45 books from Sinclair Lewis's Library Sinclair Lewis
One of a kind. Each one has either Lewis' signature or initials. No dust jackets. $12,500.
Wallander Series Henning Mankell
Complete collection of UK first editions, nine volumes in total for $3,750.
The World's Champion GolfersGeorge Beldam
Complete series of 11 books. Published in 1924, priced at $993.
Complete Works Victor Hugo
A number of publishers have taken a crack at the works of Hugo - prices start at $65.
Peter Rabbit's Bookshelf Beatrix Potter
A complete set of 23 books from Peter Rabbit's Bookshelf. Prices start at $157.
The Works of Winston Churchill
Bound in green goatskin -53 vols published from 1898 to 1961. $52,950.
The Science Fiction Asbestos Collection
One of a kind. A copy of Steven King's Firestarter and Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451. $31,810
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