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15 Easton Press Leather Bound Collector Edition Books A collection of 15 volumes from the Easton Press Collector's Edition series, published in Norwalk, Connecticut. The assortment includes titles from the Masterpieces of American Literature and Great Books of the 20th Century series, as well as classic philosophical works. Identified titles include The Analects of Confucius, The Poems of William Cullen Bryant, Jude the Obscure, Looking Backward, Politics & Poetics, Lysis, or Friendship; The Symposium; Phaedrus, The Republic, and The House of Mirth. The books are bound in genuine leather of various colors including burgundy, forest green, navy, tan, and black. Each volume features elaborate gilt-stamped decorative patterns on the boards, hubbed spines with gilt lettering, all-edges-gilt (AEG), moiré silk endpapers, and permanent silk ribbon page markers. Illustrators and editors noted include Leonard Baskin, Agnes Miller Parker, Thomas W. Nason, and Louis Untermeyer. Each title page bears the Easton Press logo and the statement Collector's Edition Bound in Genuine Leather. 5E CONDITION: The books appear in excellent condition with bright, intact gilding to the edges and spine lettering. The leather bindings show minimal to no shelf wear at the corners and spine ends. Moiré silk endpapers and ribbon markers are well-preserved. There are no visible chips, tears, or significant fading to the leather or gilt decorations. NOTICE TO BIDDERS: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Photos are considered part of the condition report. Complete condition information is available by request, please request no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is", and Willow Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated.