(lot of 35) Library shelf books, United States history, law subjects, and biographies, some with gilt-embossed binding, highlights include: (3) from the "The Chronicle of America Series," all with gilt-embossed binding and cover with armorial crest, gilt top page ends, published by Yale University Press, 1921, (one) "The Spanish Borderlands," number 23, (one) "Texas and the Mexican War," number 24, (one) "The Passing of the Frontier," number 26; (3) "The Life of William Ewart Gladstone," by John Morley, complete in three volumes, published by the Macmillan Company, 1903; (2) "The Life and Letters of Joseph Story," edited by William W. Story, volumes I and II, published by Charles C. Little and James Brown, 1851; (1) "The Trial of Bruno Richard Hauptmann," with gilt-embossed blue leather binding, raised spine bands, gilt page ends, edited by Sidney B. Whipple, special edition privately printed for members of the Notable Trials Library, copyright 1989; (1) "Knickerbocker's History of New York," by Washington Irving, published by Hurst and Company, New York; largest: approx 9.25"h, 6.5"w, 1.75"d, 65lbs total **PLEASE NOTE: All of the antique library shelf books in this auction are inherently fragile. Most are likely to have patination, foxing, losses to the text block, and wear to the binding commensurate with age and use. Please assume that they are not in perfect condition and bid accordingly. Per our terms, there will be no condition reports or refunds based on condition.**

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