Description
Complete Works of Edgar Allan Poe. Complete in 10 Volumes. New York, Fred De Fau & Company, 1902. Limited edition, set number 898 of 1000. Bound in the original leather bindings. Quality rag paper. Attractive 10 volume set in the original deep tan leather over marbled boards, spines lettered and decorated in Art Nouveau style in gilt. Top edges gilt, marbled endpapers, frontis plates in color which was unusual at the time, additional plates throughout in black and white, each volume about 7.75" tall. Spines darkened and crackled but have been archivally stabilized and are now supple (not chipping or powdery), some edge rubbing and other external wear. Very good hinges, sound text blocks, quality rag paper, minor faint old transparent stains to the very far top margins no greater than a quarter inch, throughout the books, personal bookplate inside each front cover, no other names or markings. Limited Edition. Overall an exceptional antiquarian set of Poe in leather. The bindings are original. All hinges sound d as be the leather supple. Quality rag paper can be read without damage. Quality rag paper. Paper is fresh. Leather supple. Very good overall, spines are only good. Some generalized abrasion. All hinges sound. This will be well protected for shipping. Please see my other listings for similar books. 2025.04
elburatski8c
Item arrived on time and as described. The antiquarian books I purchased were very well packaged. Throughout there was timely and helpful communication. For me, was a first-time experience with this seller and was just as one would hope for, and expect, from a seller. The seller deserves the highest positive feedback. I strongly recommend seller for the great array of antiquarian items, and for the competence and reliability of the seller in delivering on their end of the transaction process.
abdullahkady
The set of books that I purchased were better than described and expertly packaged. The shipping was faster than expected, as upgraded shipping was provided at no extra cost. This seller was slow at responding to some of my messages and offers, but really came through in the end and made this a great experience. I would recommend Ari Rare Books to the discerning collector!
Demetri Bethel
Wow, what a lovely set. The books look very at home on my shelves and I’m very happy with all parts of the sale. Great seller, fast send!!! Nothing like a nice leather-bound set of a great author or authors.