Collection of James Joyce First Editions containing major rarities
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.
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Please note: 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.
The Fairy Books Andrew Lang
A complete set of Lang's original Fairy Books: Blue to Lilac, 12 volumes
Steven Millhauser Collection Steven Millhauser
11 volumes of Millhauser's books, all signed by the author
The History of Middle EarthJ.R.R. Tolkien
You can start with a new set for about $20, or with a more liberal budget pick up a set of first editions.
Set of Flashman Novels George Macdonald Fraser
A complete set of George Macdonald Fraser’s Flashman novels, all 12 first edition printings
The Chronicles of Narnia C.S. Lewis
From a set of first editions to a basic new boxed set, this classic series is a collection in itself.
The World's Champion GolfersGeorge Beldam
Complete series of 11 books breaking down the swing of champion golfers. Published in 1924.
The World Crisis Winston Churchill
A full set, six volumes, of Churchill’s narrative on the history of the first world war, published 1923-31.
Forty English-language volumes of Badeker travel guideA set of this travel guide, issues published between 1885-1971
Kristina Collection Vilhelm Moburg
A collection of 30 books and a playbill inscribed to Kristina Odelberg/Hedenblad, the woman whose name was used for the main female character in The Emigrant Novels.
The Lithographs of ChagallMarc Chagall
Complete set of six first editions, published beginning 1960
Collection of Japanese Woodblock Prints
Well over 100 feet of 19th and early 20th century Japanese prints from various artists.
The Science Fiction Asbestos Collection
One of a kind. A copy of Steven King's Firestarter and Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451.
Collection of Franz Wright Poems and Letters
A collection of 36 Typescript and Holograph Poems from Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Franz Wright, along with five autographed and typed letters signed to a fellow poet.
Der Struwwelpeter Laterna Magica
Heinrich Hoffman
Two complete sets of Struwwelpeter glass magic lantern slides, housed in original boxes.
Dombey and Son by Charles Dickens
The complete serialization of Dickens novel which was published between 1846-1848 in 20 parts.
Collection of Election memorabilia from the 1876 Florida “Fiasco”
21 pamphlets and documents include official signed copies of key Florida court decisions from the disputed presidential race between Rutherford B. Hayes and Samuel Tilden.
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