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The Refined Life: Curated Objects for Curious Minds

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Set of Easton Press books on Science.
Lot 45

Set of Easton Press books on Science.

Estimate: $200 - $400
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Set of 4 Easton Press books on science. Including: DARWIN, Charles; DEFOE, Daniel; BACON, Francis; MCMURRY, Linda.
Publisher: The Easton Press, Norwalk. 1978, 1980, 1991, and 1994. Collector's Edition.

8vo. Full leather bound, multiple colors. With richly gilt covers, and richly gilt and raised spines. With cloth bookmark. Gilt edges.

Books include: DEFOE, Daniel (1660-1731), A Journal of the Plague Year; MCMURRY, Linda (1945- ), George Washington Carver: Scientist and Symbol; DARWIN, Charles (1809-1882), On the Origin of Species; BACON, Francis (1561-1626), The Essayes.

Each book is approximately xvi, 400 pp., with illustrations.

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

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Fair. Slight scuffs to gilt edges and covers. Leather "sweat" on covers, but no wax bloom or other deterioration.

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