Historical Romances of William Harrison Ainsworth;9vols Start Price USD 99.00 Current Price USD 99.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, November 03, 2008 End Time Wednesday, December 03, 2008 Location Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia See more about 'Historical Romances of William Harrison Ainsworth;9vols' Description Historical Romances of William Harrison Ainsworth;9vols Click Photos to Enlarge Description About These Books: This is an incomplete set of "Historical Romances" by William Harrison Ainsworth, published in the late 1890's. Included are nine volumes, each having hardback binding in red cloth, gold titling on spines, deckle-cut pages, and gold gilt on the top foreedges. These volumes were printed (and title page states) for subscribers only by George Barrie & Sons of Philadelphia. Most volumes have engraved frontiespieces, as well as previous owners name inscribed on front inside cover with 1912 date.At the base of each exterior spine "Library Edition" is printed, but there are no library markings on any volume. Table of Contents are in the rear of each book, along with a list of engravings for that volume.All spines and pages are tight and intact. Exterior spines are slightly sunfaded.Titles, details and flaws include:Volume 1: Windsor Castle (has "Library Edition, No 368" on page facing first title page; 393 pages; exterior is faded towards outside corners, with rounded corners from age and shelving; light foxing on endpapers)Volume 2: Crichton (527 pages, rounded corners due to age, two small spots of fading on front exterior board, light foxing on endpapers)Volume 5: The Tower of London (Book 1) (319 pages, has minor fading on exterior outside corners , light foxing on endpapers)Volume 6: The Tower of London (Book 2) (311 pages, has fading on exterior outside corners, light foxing on endpapers)Volume 8: The Constable De Bourbon (421 pages, has fading on upper outside exterior corners, light foxing on endpaper)Volume 9: Old Saint Pauls (Book One) (333 pages, minor fading along top front edge, light foxing on endpapers)Volume 10: Old Saint Pauls (Book Two) (299 pages, light foxing to endpapers)Volume 13: The Lord Mayor of London (451 pages, light foxing to endpapers)Volume 14: The Goldsmith's Wife (371 pages, light foxing to endpapers)Condition: Overall condition good with normal wear and tear including rounding to top/base of spine and corners, due to age and shelving; previous owners name with date on inside front endpaper; spine, pages and hinges tight and intact. We always combine shipping! Payment and Shipping ******Please note: If you are the high bidder, you will receive a "congratulations" email from me, usual within minutes and occasionally the following morning after the close of the auction.If I do not hear from you, I will send a 2nd email after 2-3 days. Your payment MUST be received within 7 days of auction close, otherwise I'll relist the item, and file the appropriate paperwork with ebay. ****** Payment may be made by Paypal. Payments must be received within 7 days and all payments must be in U.S. Dollars. Thank You for bidding at Chewyboo's! Come visit Chewy at http://members/ebay.com/aboutme/chewyboo/ Click here to view my other listings! Affordable Auction Management and Image Hosting Solutions @ inkFrog view my other auctions below:   visit my entire auction showcase Place a Bid!