Lot 111
Lewis (C.S.) [The Chronicles of Narnia], 7 vol., first editions, green crushed morocco by Temple Bindery, 1950-56.
Hammer Price: £6,000
Description
Lewis (C.S.) [The Chronicles of Narnia], 7 vol., first editions, comprising The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, 1950; Prince Caspian, 1951; The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, light marginal foxing to half-title and frontispiece verso, small stain to contents p. and p.9, 1952; The Silver Chair, 1953; The Horse and his Boy, 1954; The Magician's Nephew, ink stamp to half-title, 1955; The Last Battle, ink stamp to half-title, 1956, plates, illustrations and maps by Pauline Baynes, including colour where called for, light scattered spotting and marginal toning, some surface soiling, else a generally bright and clean set, green crushed morocco by Temple Bindery, gilt, spines gilt in compartments with navy leather labels, spines slightly faded, g.e., green cloth slip-case, 8vo.
Description
Lewis (C.S.) [The Chronicles of Narnia], 7 vol., first editions, comprising The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, 1950; Prince Caspian, 1951; The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, light marginal foxing to half-title and frontispiece verso, small stain to contents p. and p.9, 1952; The Silver Chair, 1953; The Horse and his Boy, 1954; The Magician's Nephew, ink stamp to half-title, 1955; The Last Battle, ink stamp to half-title, 1956, plates, illustrations and maps by Pauline Baynes, including colour where called for, light scattered spotting and marginal toning, some surface soiling, else a generally bright and clean set, green crushed morocco by Temple Bindery, gilt, spines gilt in compartments with navy leather labels, spines slightly faded, g.e., green cloth slip-case, 8vo.
