The Ultimate Valentine's Edit Sale
Tue, Feb 10, 2026 12:00PM EST
Lot 125
Vintage "The Companion Classics" Lot (4 Books) by Walter J. Black: Plato, Schopenhauer, France, Browning (c. 1930s)
Estimate: $300 - $600
Starting Bid
$25
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $150 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $4,000 | $500 |
| $15,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
Description
This is a wonderful set of four vintage hardcover books from "The Companion Classics" series, published by Walter J. Black, Inc.. These editions, likely dating from the early to mid-1930s (with some editions noted as 1932 or 1933 in the series), feature classic literature in an attractive and uniform binding.
Included in this lot are the following titles:
- Thais & The Crime of Sylvestre Bonnard by Anatole France
- Poems by Robert Browning
- Essays of Arthur Schopenhauer
- The Republic of Plato
Condition:
The books are in good to very good vintage condition, consistent with their age. The bindings are generally tight, though specific wear (such as slight corner bumping or minor edgewear) may be present, as is common with these editions. The pages appear crisp and unmarked in the images, though a small penciled notation is possible on the endpapers, common in some copies from this series. The flexible dark brown covers show minor wear and some slight discoloration.
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