- Item: Turkish history books collection
- Quantity: 27 volumes (as written on paper)
- Languages: Bilingual/mixed
- Format: Mixed bindings
- Publication era: Mostly mid-20th century or earlier (vintage/older)
- Condition: Used with visible wear including bumped corners, scuffing, tape on spine/edges; some volumes appear heavily worn
This auction includes the works and books collected by Ralph Jaeckel, a professor of Near Eastern Studies whose distinguished association with University of California, Los Angeles is reflected in a thoughtfully assembled collection of books and works gathered over many years.
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Turkish History Books Collection, 27 Volumes, Bilingual/Mixed

- Item type: Overbed / Rolling Utility Table
- Brand / Manufacturer: Thomas Mfg., Model 3A (label)
- Top material/finish: Wood-grain laminate (particleboard core likely)
- Base/frame material: Powder-coated steel (beige)
- Dimensions (approx.): 29&#34; x 19&#34; x 32&#34; (written on tag)
- Condition: Tested and working
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Thomas Mfg. Overbed / Rolling Utility Table, Model 3A

- Item type: Bookcase
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 31.5&#34; x 11&#34; x 79.5&#34; (as labeled)
- Material: Laminate over engineered wood (particleboard/MDF)
- Color/Finish: Light cherry / warm oak laminate
- Shelves: 7 shelves (including bottom)
- Shelf adjustability: Adjustable shelves (pin holes)
- Condition: Good used condition with minor surface scuffs and edge wear; not tested (no electronics)
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Light Cherry/Warm Oak Laminate Bookcase, 31.5 x 11 x 79.5 in

- Quantity approximately 11 books/volumes
- Languages include Turkish, Russian, French, English
- Notable titles/series visible Vakiflar Dergisi; Kiyafetu&#39;l-Insaniyye Fi Sema&#39;il-i Osmani&#39;yye; Ottoman Empire in Drawings; Russian historical essays (Очерки по истории)
- Formats hardcover (cloth), leather-bound, dust jacket present, softcover/pamphlet
- Publication era mostly mid-20th century (1950s–1980s), one 1978
- Used vintage condition with wear to spines and edges, some scuffing, one torn dust jacket
This auction includes the works and books collected by Ralph Jaeckel, a professor of Near Eastern Studies whose distinguished association with University of California, Los Angeles is reflected in a thoughtfully assembled collection of books and works gathered over many years.
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Lot of Approximately 11 Vintage/Antique Books — Multilingual

- Approximately 15–20 pieces: knit mittens/socks (many paired), 2 crystal vases, embroidered velvet shoulder bag, pair of leather/suede slippers
- Small brass oil lamp, carved wooden pieces, embroidered cap, knit scarf/neck warmer, small dish
- Notable brand: Mikasa (sticker on crystal); other items unbranded/unknown
- Origins: Made in Pakistan and other unknown origins
- Used — mixed condition with wear, pilling, patina; items not electronically tested

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Mixed Lot Vintage/Ethnic Accessories &#38; Home Decor (15–20 pcs)

- Item type: Lot of books + loose papers
- Quantity: Approximately 13 books plus loose papers
- Visible titles/authors: The Words; The Flashes Collection; Letters — Bediuzzaman Said Nursi; Southeast Asia: A Concise History; Open to Language; other unlisted titles
- Language: English
- Format/binding: Mixed
- Condition: Used; shelf wear to covers/spines; at least one loose/unstapled paper with creases and a small tear; overall readable
This auction includes the works and books collected by Ralph Jaeckel, a professor of Near Eastern Studies whose distinguished association with University of California, Los Angeles is reflected in a thoughtfully assembled collection of books and works gathered over many years.
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Lot of approximately 13 English books and loose papers

- Bookcase / Bookshelf
- Laminate over engineered wood (particleboard/MDF)
- Light beech / light oak laminate finish
- Dimensions: 31.5&#34; W x 11.5&#34; D x 79.5&#34; H
- 7 shelf levels (including base and top)
- Pre-assembled, freestanding
- Used; visible scuffs and adhesive/paint residue on side, structurally intact
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Light Beech Laminate 7-Shelf Bookcase 31.5 x 11.5 x 79.5 in

- Approximately 14–18 volumes in the lot
- Languages: Russian, Uzbek, and other unknown languages
- Binding: hardcover
- Subjects: dictionaries, grammar, literary essays, linguistics, mixed language reference
- Publication era: mostly mid-20th century (Soviet-era, circa 1940s–1970s)
- Condition: used vintage with shelf wear, bumped corners, some scuffs; paper items not tested
This auction includes the works and books collected by Ralph Jaeckel, a professor of Near Eastern Studies whose distinguished association with University of California, Los Angeles is reflected in a thoughtfully assembled collection of books and works gathered over many years.
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Lot of vintage hardcover language reference books (Russian/Uzbek)

- Assortment of small vintage tabletop items: metal tray, ceramic/porcelain pieces, wooden items, woven baskets, brass piece
- Marked pieces include Danny Wilson and ATC Japan
- Some woven and wooden pieces unmarked/unknown makers
- Primary materials: metal (silverplate/stainless), ceramic, wood, wicker/natural fiber, brass
- Mid-20th century (1950s–1970s) marked pieces
- Largest tray approx. 12–16 inches long (estimate)
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Mixed Vintage Collectibles &#38; Housewares Lot — Small Tabletop Items

- Set of collectable teaspoons in original fitted case (lot)
- Maker label inside case: Carl Frey & Söhne (Pforzheim)
- Material likely silver‑plated (not sterling)
- Approximately 7–8 spoons visible (exact count unclear)
- Ornate floral/rococo Victorian‑style handle pattern
- Original fabric‑lined case with label (lining damaged) 
- Heavy tarnish, surface pitting/wear; untested, for display or restoration
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Set of Collectable Teaspoons in Fitted Case — Carl Frey &#38; Söhne

- Lot of approximately 30–40 vintage books
- Primarily Russian language (Cyrillic)
- Publication era primarily mid-20th century (1920s–1960s)
- Mixed formats: hardcover and paperback
- Subjects include fiction (classic authors), Soviet-era/political works, reference/dictionaries, children’s/illustrated
- Used vintage with mixed condition: wear, bumped edges/corners, rubbed cloth, some torn/chipped dust jackets and loose/paperback spines
This auction includes the works and books collected by Ralph Jaeckel, a professor of Near Eastern Studies whose distinguished association with University of California, Los Angeles is reflected in a thoughtfully assembled collection of books and works gathered over many years.
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Lot of 30–40 Vintage Russian Hardcover &#38; Paperback Books

- Assorted decorative ceramic plates and bowls, lot of 7 pieces
- Fakhory Pottery — Jerusalem (stamp on base)
- Glazed ceramic / earthenware
- Hand-painted floral, Arabic calligraphy and geometric patterns
- Sizes: small (
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Assorted Fakhory Pottery Decorative Ceramic Plates &#38; Bowls, 7 pcs

- Approximately 50–120 items (mixed lot)
- Languages: Turkish and English
- Date/era: Mostly mid-20th century (1970s–1990s visible)
- Publishers/series included: Turkish Studies Association Bulletin, Türkçemiz (İlkokul series), Varlık, other unidentified publishers
- Format/size: Primarily paperback/journal format (saddle-stapled or glued softcover)
- Condition: Used with spine wear, edge/corner wear and some creasing
This auction includes the works and books collected by Ralph Jaeckel, a professor of Near Eastern Studies whose distinguished association with University of California, Los Angeles is reflected in a thoughtfully assembled collection of books and works gathered over many years.
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Mixed Lot of Mid-20th Century Turkish &#38; English Periodicals

- Item: Lot of DVDs and one VHS
- Quantity: About 12–16 items
- Media formats: DVD and mixed formats (includes one VHS)
- Notable titles/series visible: Heritage; Castle in the Sky; Argentosoma; Ranma 1/2; Blindspot (Hitler&#39;s Secretary); other documentary/educational DVDs
- Condition: Used — cases show shelf wear; discs not verified (not tested)
- Region/format: Likely NTSC (U.S. retail stickers visible) — region not fully verified
- Included extras/accessories: Unknown / not shown
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Lot of DVDs and One VHS, Assorted Titles (About 12–16)

- Lot of vintage books, magazines and booklets
- Approximately 25–35 items (estimate from photos)
- Subjects include travel guides, history, cultural studies, literature, government reports, music/arts magazines
- Languages: English, Turkish, and possibly German
- Mid 20th century (1940s–1960s)
- Formats: softcover pamphlets, magazines, trade paperbacks
- Used vintage with light–moderate shelf wear and age toning
This auction includes the works and books collected by Ralph Jaeckel, a professor of Near Eastern Studies whose distinguished association with University of California, Los Angeles is reflected in a thoughtfully assembled collection of books and works gathered over many years.
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Lot of 25–35 Mid-20th Century Travel, History &#38; Arts Books/Mags

- Hand‑painted Ganesha wall mask, ceramic, tag from UCLA Fowler Museum store
- Mixed lot of small decorative and household items
- Included: mask, metal oval dish, frames, stones/fragments, textiles, toothbrushes, tags
- Materials: ceramic, wood, metal (tarnished silverplate?), textile/cotton, stone/rock, plastic, paper/cardboard
- Used — mixed condition (mask appears intact; metal heavily tarnished; textiles worn; stones are fragments)
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Hand‑painted Ganesha Ceramic Wall Mask &#38; Assorted Lot

- Approximately 25 books in a single lot
- Primary subjects: Turkish/Ottoman history, architecture, art, ethnography, travel (Constantinople)
- Languages include English, Turkish, German and possibly others
- Mixed formats: hardcover, cloth, leather-bound, paperback, spiral/comb bound
- Notable examples: Masterpieces from Turkey; Istanbul Camileri; The Early Ottomans; Turk Etnografya Dergisi; Walsh - Constantinople (Vol I & II)
- Used, mixed condition with vintage wear, bumped corners, some torn/damaged dust jackets
This auction includes the works and books collected by Ralph Jaeckel, a professor of Near Eastern Studies whose distinguished association with University of California, Los Angeles is reflected in a thoughtfully assembled collection of books and works gathered over many years.
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Lot of ~25 Books on Turkish/Ottoman History, Architecture &#38; Art

- Approximately 12 books in the lot
- Majority German language
- Publication era: early 20th century (circa 1900–1950)
- Mixed bindings: hardcover, paperbound, cloth, some leather
- Notable works include Jacob Burckhardt’s Die Kultur der Renaissance in Italien and Friedrich Hölderlin’s Sämtliche Werke; includes other German poetry, essays, and classics
- Used vintage condition: rubbed edges, bumped corners, scuffed/darkened spines; some paper covers detached or fragile; interiors not fully inspected
This auction includes the works and books collected by Ralph Jaeckel, a professor of Near Eastern Studies whose distinguished association with University of California, Los Angeles is reflected in a thoughtfully assembled collection of books and works gathered over many years.
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Lot of ~12 Vintage German Books, Early 20th Century

- Item: Lot of books
- Quantity: approximately 30 books
- Languages: Russian, English, Turkish, other/unknown
- Binding types: hardcover, paperback, cloth-bound, spiral
- Subjects/genres: literature/poetry, reference/academic, history, language/linguistics, art/architecture, fiction
- Condition: used — mixed wear; shelf wear, rubbed cloth, edge/corner wear, some torn/missing dust jackets; internal condition unverified
This auction includes the works and books collected by Ralph Jaeckel, a professor of Near Eastern Studies whose distinguished association with University of California, Los Angeles is reflected in a thoughtfully assembled collection of books and works gathered over many years.
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Lot of ~30 Mixed-Language Books, Various Genres &#38; Bindings

- Mixed lot of small decorative metalware and ceramics: cups, bowls, candlestick, trinket boxes, small vases, paperweights
- Materials: mixed metals, copper, brass, bronze, glass, ceramic
- Marked Towle (silverplate) included
- Quantity approximately 15–20 small pieces (three shelves shown)
- Tallest piece approx. 7–10 in; most under 6 in
- Styles: Middle Eastern/Anatolian, Victorian silverplate, modern glass/ceramic
- Used vintage condition with tarnish, patina, surface wear
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Mixed lot decorative metalware &#38; ceramics (15–20 pieces)

- Approximately 40–60 books in lot
- Primary language: Turkish (many titles)
- Format/binding: mixed — paperback and hardcover
- Majority subjects: history, literature/novels, religion, language/reference, children/illustrated, mixed
- Condition: used — mixed wear (shelf wear, creased/soft covers, some older/tanned pages); not tested
- Many vintage/older publications (mid-20th century and later)
This auction includes the works and books collected by Ralph Jaeckel, a professor of Near Eastern Studies whose distinguished association with University of California, Los Angeles is reflected in a thoughtfully assembled collection of books and works gathered over many years.
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Lot of 40–60 Books — Turkish &#38; Mixed Genres

- Quantity: approximately 40–60 volumes
- Primary subject: linguistics, Turkic languages, history and grammar
- Languages included: Russian, Turkish, English, French, and others
- Format: mixed hardcover and softcover (paperback) present
- Publication era: mostly mid 20th century (1920s–1980s)
- Condition: used, mixed wear including shelf and spine wear, tanning, scuffs; several cloth-bound volumes in good shape
This auction includes the works and books collected by Ralph Jaeckel, a professor of Near Eastern Studies whose distinguished association with University of California, Los Angeles is reflected in a thoughtfully assembled collection of books and works gathered over many years.
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Lot of 40–60 Linguistics &#38; Turkic Language Books

- Quantity: approximately 30–40 volumes
- Language: Russian (Cyrillic titles visible)
- Subject/Genre: Academic — linguistics; Turkic and regional language studies
- Format: mix of hardback and paperback
- Publication era: Soviet-era / mid-20th century (1950s–1980s)
- Condition: used with shelf wear and scuffs; most bindings intact; some covers show wear and edge rubbing
This auction includes the works and books collected by Ralph Jaeckel, a professor of Near Eastern Studies whose distinguished association with University of California, Los Angeles is reflected in a thoughtfully assembled collection of books and works gathered over many years.
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Lot of 30–40 Russian-language Turkic &#38; regional linguistics books

- Approximately 65–80 books
- Languages: Russian, Turkish, Azerbaijani, Kazakh, English, other Turkic languages
- Subjects: linguistics, dialectology, dictionaries/lexicons, history, music, literature
- Formats: hardcover, paperback/softcover, stapled pamphlet
- Publication era: mostly mid-20th century (c. 1940s–1970s), some possibly 1980s
- Condition: used vintage — overall fair; visible shelf wear, edge/corner wear, some creased covers and one or more staples or torn covers; not individually inspected
This auction includes the works and books collected by Ralph Jaeckel, a professor of Near Eastern Studies whose distinguished association with University of California, Los Angeles is reflected in a thoughtfully assembled collection of books and works gathered over many years.
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Lot of 65–80 Vintage Academic &#38; Reference Books (Multilingual)

Commerce (California, USA) PARTNER MANAGED Estate Sale Online Auction - Randolph Street (STORAGE)

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Approx. 14 cloth-bound and hardcover books in Russian, Turkish, Uzbek and Kurdish, including multi-volume "History of Soviet Multinational Literature" set (vols 1–5), Turkish Language & Literature Encyclopedia volumes, "The Ottoman Kitchen" cookbook, Kemal Tahir “Kurt Kanunu”, Fakir Baykurt “İçerdeki Oğul”, Uzbek SSR pictorial guide, Kurdish–English Dictionary and additional titles from mid- to late-20th century.

History of Soviet Multinational Literature vols 1-5

Turkish Language & Literature Encyclopedia volumes

Kemal Tahir “Kurt Kanunu”

Fakir Baykurt “İçerdeki Oğul”

The Ottoman Kitchen cookbook

Uzbek SSR pictorial guide

Kurdish–English Dictionary “Ferhenga Kurmancı–İngilizî”

Additional Soviet/Turkish titles (approx. 5)

Two Turkish novels with protective covers

Five-volume Russian set on Soviet literature

Uzbek SSR guidebook and Kurdish–English dictionary

Mixed cloth and board bindings, some dust jackets present. Light shelf wear and minor sun-fading on several spines.

Mid–Late 20th C. Soviet, Turkish & Central Asian Books

- Approx. 14 books
- Languages: Russian, Turkish, Uzbek (one blue cover), multilingual
- Notable: Soviet literature history set (multiple vols), Turkish language & literature encyclopedia vols, The Ottoman Kitchen cookbook, Uzbek SSR travel/guide
- Format: hardcover, cloth-bound, some with dust jackets
- Era: mid–20th to late–20th century
- Condition: used, light shelf wear, some sun-fading on spines
This auction includes the works and books collected by Ralph Jaeckel, a professor of Near Eastern Studies whose distinguished association with University of California, Los Angeles is reflected in a thoughtfully assembled collection of books and works gathered over many years.
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Lot #127: Lot of ~14 Mid–Late 20th Century Soviet/Turkish Books

Only Available Pickup Date/Time: Sat, May 02 2026 Category A: 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM

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Lot #127: Lot of ~14 Mid–Late 20th Century Soviet/Turkish Books

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Only Available Pickup Date/Time: Sat, May 02 2026 Category A: 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Pickup Location: Randolph Street, Commerce, CA, 90040 View Map (opens in new window)

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