A Treasure Trove of Discoveries
Wed, Mar 18, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 206
Books on travels and explorations.
Estimate: $100 - $200
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $50,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $100,000 |
Set of 4 books on travel and explorations, including LAYARD, Austen (1817-1894). Discoveries among the ruins of Nineveh and Babylon.
Books include: LAYARD, Austen (1817-1894). Discoveries among the ruins of Nineveh and Babylon (1853). AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION. Curiosities of Egypt (1845). SERVICE, Robert (1874-1958). The Spell of the Yukon and other verses (1907). RALEIGH, Walter (1552-1618) and GALVAO, Antonio (1490-1557). Discoverie of Guiana and The Discoveries of the World (Facsimile, 1596 and 1601).
Each book is approximately 200 pp., with illustrations.
Largest book is H: 7 7/8 x W: 5 3/8 x D: 1 1/2 in.
Poor. Facsimile of Raleigh and Galvao is in good condition. Other books are bumped, scuffed, and rubbed, with losses to spine.
Books include: LAYARD, Austen (1817-1894). Discoveries among the ruins of Nineveh and Babylon (1853). AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION. Curiosities of Egypt (1845). SERVICE, Robert (1874-1958). The Spell of the Yukon and other verses (1907). RALEIGH, Walter (1552-1618) and GALVAO, Antonio (1490-1557). Discoverie of Guiana and The Discoveries of the World (Facsimile, 1596 and 1601).
Each book is approximately 200 pp., with illustrations.
Largest book is H: 7 7/8 x W: 5 3/8 x D: 1 1/2 in.
Condition
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From the Estate of John A. Davidson, Jr. Proceeds to benefit the APL of Lorain County and the Dittrick Museum, CWRU.
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