Lot of rare and important antiquarian books. Includes: Gilbert Highet, Paideia, complete in 3 volumes, all First Editions in English, Oxford Univ Pr., volumes 2 and 3 with dust jacket, hardcover; J. T. Headley, The Achievements of Stanley and other African Explorers, 1878, first edition, for subscriber's only, leather boards, illustrated; Turner: Great Masters in color, in 1944 prize binding 3/4 red leather, tipped-in plates; Thompson Westcott, Centennial Portfolio: Souvenir of International Exhibition, Philadelphia, with 50 hand-colored lithographic plates, 1876; Washington Irving, Notes and Journal of Travel in Europe, 1804-1805, Volumes 1 and 2 only, lacking Volume 3, 1921, published by the Grolier Club, hand-colored plates by Rudolph Ruzicka. All relatively uncommon and/or with notable features. Total of 8 books. Primarily good condition. Centennial Portfolio with broken hinges and text-block is loose; Stanley with issues to spine leather. Merchandise will be packed and transported by the purchaser at their own risk and expense. A list of recommended shippers is on our website: https://www.conceptgallery.com/auctions/shipping/ .