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The Refined Life: Curated Objects for Curious Minds

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Fine Art, Rare Books, Antiques, Furniture & Decorative Objects This auction brings together 170 lots of fine art, rare books, antiques, furniture, ceramics, and decorative objects and contemporary abstract paintings from notable Northeast Ohio estates — spanning four centuries and four continents. Whether you’re furnishing a study, building a collection, or simply acquiring the things that make a home worth living in, this is the place to start. Gray's now offers in-house shipping for select lots. Gray's Auctioneers info@graysauctioneers.com
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Set of British Monarch Biographies, Easton Press.
Lot 138

Set of British Monarch Biographies, Easton Press.

Estimate: $300 - $500
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Set of 12 British Monarch Biographies, Easton Press.
Publisher: The Easton Press, Norwalk. 1996. Collector's Edition.

8 vols. Full red leather bound. With richly gilt covers, and richly gilt and raised spines. With cloth bookmark. Gilt edges.

Books include: LONGFORD, Elizabeth (1906-2002), Victoria; BROOKE, John (1920-1985), King George III; BRADFORD, Sarah (1938- ), The Reluctanta King: The Life & Reign of George VI 1895-1952; SCARISBRICK, J.J. (1928- ), Henry VIII; SOMERSET, Anne (1955- ), Elizabeth I; DOUGLAS, David (1898-1982), William the Conquerer: The Norman Impact Upon England; SEWARD, Desmond (1935-2022), Henry V: The Scourge of God; WARREN, W.L.(1929-1994), Henry II; KENDALL, Paul Murray (1911-1973), Richard the Third; NORGATE, Kate (1853-1935), Richard the Lion Heart; GREGG, Pauline (1909-2006), King Charles I; FRASER, Antonia (1932- ), Royal Charles: Charles II and the Restoration.

Each book is approximately 500 pp., with illustrations.

Largest book is H: 9 5/8 x W: 6 1/2 x D: 2 in.

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Fair. Leather "sweat" on covers, without any apparent wax bloom. Slight rubbing to some covers.

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