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Vintage Edgar Rice Burroughs Tarzan Collection Lot of 6
This lot features a significant selection of early 20th-century Tarzan …
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Vintage Edgar Rice Burroughs Tarzan Collection Lot of 6
This lot features a significant selection of early 20th-century Tarzan adventures, including three highly collectible A.C. McClurg & Co. First Editions. These are "fresh to market" from a long-held estate and represent a fantastic opportunity for a collector to acquire original printings of these pulp classics.
Included in this Lot:
The Beasts of Tarzan (A.C. McClurg, 1916) First Edition (stated March 1916)
The Son of Tarzan (A.C. McClurg, 1917) First Edition (stated March 1917)
Tarzan the Terrible (A.C. McClurg, 1921) First Edition (stated June 1921)
Tarzan of the Apes (A.L. Burt) Early Reprint
Tarzan the Untamed (Grosset & Dunlap) Early Reprint
The Return of Tarzan (Grosset & Dunlap) "Wartime Conditions" Edition
Condition:
These books are in "Good" to "Fair" vintage condition. Spines show significant rubbing and wear, with gold leaf mostly faded. Bindings remain generally intact, though some are "shaken." Internal pages are clean and fully legible. No dust jackets. Please see photos for detailed spine and copyright page views.
Tags & Keywords (Comma Separated)
Tarzan First Edition, Edgar Rice Burroughs, A.C. McClurg, Vintage Adventure, Pulp Classics, Rare Books Lot, 1910s Books, Antique Tarzan, Collectible Books, Estate Find, 1920s Books, A.L. Burt, Grosset Dunlap
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- Dimensions
- 8ʺW × 8ʺD × 12ʺH
- Styles
- English
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Red
- Condition Notes
- Condition ReportLot Description: Six (6) vintage Edgar Rice Burroughs Tarzan hardcover volumes (c. 19141945).Overall Grade: Fair to Good (G)Note: These … moreCondition ReportLot Description: Six (6) vintage Edgar Rice Burroughs Tarzan hardcover volumes (c. 19141945).Overall Grade: Fair to Good (G)Note: These volumes are "naked" (lacking original dust jackets) and show wear consistent with 100+ years of age and handling.1. Bindings & SpinesSpine Wear: Significant shelf wear and rubbing on all volumes. The original gold leaf lettering on the three A.C. McClurg first editions has mostly rubbed off, leaving the impressions faint but legible.Edge Wear: Corners are bumped and showing some fraying to the cloth. Top and bottom of spines exhibit minor chipping and compression.Structure: Several volumes are "shaken" (hinges are loose but still attached). No detached boards, though the internal webbing is visible on the inner hinges of Beasts of Tarzan and Son of Tarzan.2. Interior & PagesPage Condition: Pages are generally clean and supple. No significant tearing or missing pages observed.Toning: Expected age-related yellowing less
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