Book Previews: Collectible Classics and Multi-Volume Collections

Collectible classics from the Franklin Library and Folio Society as well as multi-volume collections of Emile Zola and the Great Books of the Western World will be available at our Spring book sale beginning April 25^th.  Some examples from these collections are highlighted below.

   From the Franklin Library, leather bound, gilt edges with ribbon bookmark. A beautiful series of books in good condition. Most priced between $7.50 and $10.00.

  

 From the Folio Society, fiction, non-fiction, a variety of subjects each in their own slipcases.  Gorgeous classics, many with color illustrations.  All in excellent condition. 

 Most priced between $7.50 and $10.00.  

The Art of War

                             

The Maltese Falcon

The Little White Horse

e Seeds of Change

Emile Zola, a 37-volume collection of his works in French.  Excellent condition. Price: $125.

Great Books of the Western World, a 54-volume set. Price: $300.

Book Previews - Chinese Novels, Cooking, and Collectibles

Over the next several months, we will preview a variety of book sale items that will be available at the sale in April.  You will find an large array of items across all venues and formats.  Essentially something for everyone! Let's get started!

Books in Many Languages

We continue to offer books in a variety of languages including Korean, Vietnamese, Japanese, Chinese, Arabic, German, Russian, and French. 

For the Spring sale, we have over 200 popular Chinese novels. Many of the novels are by well-known authors. 

Cooking and Such

Always a very popular category! In April come out and browse the variety of cooking topics from:

the history of Bourbon whiskey

to a unique cake decorating book for those of you interested in making elaborate cakes 

And of course an assortment of popular cookbooks by well-known authors, such as Mark Bittman, one of the NY Times’ Food editors and cookbook author.  The popular cookbooks tend to sell out early, so come by opening day!

Collectibles Galore

No other category has so many diverse topic areas than collectibles.  So many books that are very informative on a specific topic area often with beautiful photographs and/or illustrations.  Some offerings in April include doll collections, elegant epergne, motorcycles, and race car builders. See some of these offerings below: