Lot #274 - Antique “The New Student’s Reference Work” & “How and Why Library” Book Set (main image)
Lot #274 - Antique “The New Student’s Reference Work” & “How and Why Library” Book Set
Lot Number: 274
Item Location: Enumclaw, WA
Preview Date/Time: Wednesday, May 27th - (By Appointment - Appointments must be made no later than 2:00 PM Tuesday, May 26th)
Pickup Date/Time: Sunday, May 31st (9:00 AM - 2:00 PM - By Appointment)
Start Date/Time: 05/23/26, 7:00 AM
End Date/Time: 05/29/26, 8:34:00 PM
Opening Bid: $5.00
Bid History: 1
Current Bid: $5.00
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Highbidder: teresarocks42
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Buyer's Premium: 15% will be added to the final price.
Description:

Collection of 6 antique educational reference volumes published by F. E. Compton & Company, featuring embossed burgundy hardcovers with gold lettering and decorative bindings. 📚 Includes volumes from “The New Student’s Reference Work” series along with “The How & Why Library.” Copyright pages show dates ranging from 1893 through 1919.

Visible volumes include:

  • Volume I – A-CZEK
  • Volume III – FRU-PLE
  • Volume IV – PRI-UTR
  • Volume V – Lesson Outlines & Index
  • “The World at Work and Play”
  • Additional reference volume

These vintage books display attractive shelf presence with aged patina, gold embossed spines, and deckled page edges. Great for antique book collectors, home library décor, staging, or vintage educational memorabilia. 📖

Condition appears consistent with age and use, including cover wear, fading, edge wear, and general aging throughout. Please review all photos carefully for titles, editions, and condition details.

📌 Condition & Notes:
Items are sold as-is, where-is. Please review all photos carefully, as they are considered part of the description.

 
 
 

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