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THB(10) FRANKLIN 1ST-EDITION LEATHER-BOUND LIBRARY SHELF BOOKS
About Seller
8414 Anderson Mill Road
Austin, TX 78729
United States
Austin Auction Gallery a family owned and operated business, was founded in 1983 with a rock solid commitment to its consignors and superior customer service. Through this commitment we have evolved into one of the premier Antique and Fine Art auction houses in the Southwest. Since its inception, ou...Read more
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About Auction
LiveFeb 21, 2026
Day 2 of the February 2026 Selected Works & Estates Auction presents a diverse mix of estate furnishings, decorative arts, and collectibles, led by a strong selection of tables and consoles, case furniture, seating, and decorative lighting. The session also features an engaging group of books, manuscripts, and collectible works, alongside mirrors, rugs, and decorative accents drawn from multiple estates. With breadth across categories and a balance of functional and decorative pieces, Day 2 offers something for collectors, designers, and estate buyers alike. Austin Auction Gallery info@austinauction.com
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- Lot Description
(lot of 10) Books: The Franklin Library, all limited first editions, leather binding with gold tooling, gilt page ends, raised spine bands and sewn-in bookmarks, including: (1) "Smiley's People," by John le Carre, copyright 1979, 389 pages, (1) "Loon Lake," by E. L. Doctorow, copyright 1979, 273 pages, (1) "Among the Believers: An Islamic Journey," by V. S. Naipaul, copyright 1981, 450 pages, (1) "The Human Factor," by Graham Greene, copyright 1978, 306 pages, (1) "Evidence of Love," by Shirley Ann Grau, copyright 1977, 243 pages, (1) "Women of Crisis: Lives of Struggle and Hope," by Robert Coles and Jane Hallowell Coles, copyright 1978, 297 pages, (1) "A Season of Delight," by Joanne Greenberg, copyright 1981, 238 pages, (1) "Full Disclosure," by William Safire, copyright 1977, 535 pages, (1) "The Safety Net," by Heinrich Boll, copyright 1979, 368 pages, (1) "The Walnut Door," by John Hersey, copyright 1977, 227 pages, (1) "The Baby in the Icebox, and Other Short Fiction," by James M. Cain, copyright 1981, 305 pages; largest: approx 9"h, 7"w, 2"d, 20.5lbs total **Provenance: A local Austin family's Durham, United Kingdom heirloom collection**
Condition
Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please utilize the ASK A QUESTION tab found in each lot. All lots are sold as-is and where is. No statement regarding age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalog or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. All sales are final, and Austin Auction Gallery does not give refunds based on condition. Austin Auction Gallery does not perform any shipping or packing services. We do have a list of suggested shippers who gladly provide quotes prior to your bidding. Please visit our webpage for a list of recommended shippers.**NOTE: ALL JEWELRY & COIN LOTS REALIZING OVER $1,000 MUST BE PAID BY BANK WIRE**
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Craters & Freighters, Clarke Erskine, 888-520-1134
or: austin@cratersandfreighters.com
Blanket Wrap Shippers For Furniture and Larger ItemsPLYCON TRANSPORT (Speak With Jay) - (631) 973-3088
BMC FREIGHT INTERNATIONAL - (954)-972-5786
RB SHIPING - (404) 524-9122
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