8 book lot of antique books. These are true antiques, from 100 - 110 years old! The dates on these books are from 1916 - 1926.

They are in amazingly decent shape for being so old - but they are older than almost any living human, so expect that they all have had some amount of love and use. Do you know any 104 year old humans? I have met some, and they are unbelievable and amazing. These books are as old as the oldest humans on the planet. It gives a person chills to think about a 104 year old human, being a baby when these books were printed...

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All proceeds benefit charity! Books in Hand is a California based Federal 501 c3 literacy focused nonprofit, that works to get books off the shelves of the ex-user, and put them in the hands of the end user. We keep books out of the landfill, move them along to folks who want them, and give all profits to local schools.

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There is NOT any significant mildew odor, no major staining, and no major binding failure. (Please check the books at pickup. If any significant damage is  found, it is highly likely that it can be replaced with a substantially similar book before you leave.)


                
Pickup category timeslot {C}

Antique (vintage) books from 1916 - 1926 - 8 book lot

8 book lot of almost-antique books. These are not technically antiques, by definition, because they're less than 100 years old. So technically they're "vintage." But ask any granny - there's not a lot of difference between being 96 and 100 years old. The dates on these books are from 1927 - 1930. 

Some of these have been well-loved and well-used; some are in almost very-good shape. I hope that I'm in as good shape if I ever reach 96 years old. 

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All proceeds benefit charity! Books in Hand is a California based Federal 501 c3 literacy focused nonprofit, that works to get books off the shelves of the ex-user, and put them in the hands of the end user. We keep books out of the landfill, move them along to folks who want them, and give all profits to local schools.

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There is NOT any significant mildew odor, no major staining, and no major binding failure. (Please check the books at pickup. If any significant damage is  found, it is highly likely that it can be replaced with a substantially similar book before you leave.)


                
Pickup category timeslot {C}

Vintage, almost-antique books from 1927 - 1930 - 8 book lot

10 book lot of vintage books. These are "war books" (printed during WWII), with dates from 1936 - 1940. Books with these dates are oddly more rare than true antiques, because many war books were made with cheaper, lower quality paper, and as such haven't lasted well through the years. 

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All proceeds benefit charity! Books in Hand is a California based Federal 501 c3 literacy focused nonprofit, that works to get books off the shelves of the ex-user, and put them in the hands of the end user. We keep books out of the landfill, move them along to folks who want them, and give all profits to local schools.

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There is NOT any significant mildew odor, no major staining, and no major binding failure. (Please check the books at pickup. If any significant damage is  found, it is highly likely that it can be replaced with a substantially similar book before you leave.)


                
Pickup category timeslot {C}

Vintage books from 1936 - 1940 - 10 book lot

15 book lot of vintage books. These are Grammy and Gramps of vintage books, with dates from 1941 - 1950. 

These are mostly in quite good shape, which makes sense - books published from 1941 - 1950 are "post-war" which means that the materials used are decent to great quality paper, good ink, good cloth. The books from just prior to that were "war books" and made out of very thin and poor paper, and not nearly as many survived until now. 

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All proceeds benefit charity! Books in Hand is a California based Federal 501 c3 literacy focused nonprofit, that works to get books off the shelves of the ex-user, and put them in the hands of the end user. We keep books out of the landfill, move them along to folks who want them, and give all profits to local schools.

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There is NOT any significant mildew odor, no major staining, and no major binding failure. (Please check the books at pickup. If any significant damage is  found, it is highly likely that it can be replaced with a substantially similar book before you leave.)


                
Pickup category timeslot {C}

Vintage books from 1941 - 1950 - 15 book lot

16 book lot of vintage books. The 1950s is when the romance &amp; mystery genres started getting popular. These writers are the sources of inspiration for Danielle Steele and James Patterson. And the folks who read these books when new, were the grandparents of the folks who read Nora Roberts and John Grisham today. 

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All proceeds benefit charity! Books in Hand is a California based Federal 501 c3 literacy focused nonprofit, that works to get books off the shelves of the ex-user, and put them in the hands of the end user. We keep books out of the landfill, move them along to folks who want them, and give all profits to local schools.

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There is NOT any significant mildew odor, no major staining, and no major binding failure. (Please check the books at pickup. If any significant damage is  found, it is highly likely that it can be replaced with a substantially similar book before you leave.)


                
Pickup category timeslot {C}

Vintage books from 1951 - 1960 - mostly mystery - 16 book lot

17 book lot of vintage books. The 1950s is when the romance &amp; mystery genres started getting popular. These writers are the sources of inspiration for Danielle Steele and James Patterson. And the folks who read these books when new, were the grandparents of the folks who read Nora Roberts and John Grisham today. 

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All proceeds benefit charity! Books in Hand is a California based Federal 501 c3 literacy focused nonprofit, that works to get books off the shelves of the ex-user, and put them in the hands of the end user. We keep books out of the landfill, move them along to folks who want them, and give all profits to local schools.

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There is NOT any significant mildew odor, no major staining, and no major binding failure. (Please check the books at pickup. If any significant damage is  found, it is highly likely that it can be replaced with a substantially similar book before you leave.)




                
                
Pickup category timeslot {C}

Vintage books from 1951 - 1960 - relatively romantic - 17 book lot

13 book lot of vintage books. These books are...almost...current, but still really vintage. Reading them is still like being transported into another time. The sociological mores of society are still just foreign, in so many ways, in the 1960s. These are worth a read, just  for the history of social change.

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All proceeds benefit charity! Books in Hand is a California based Federal 501 c3 literacy focused nonprofit, that works to get books off the shelves of the ex-user, and put them in the hands of the end user. We keep books out of the landfill, move them along to folks who want them, and give all profits to local schools.

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There is NOT any significant mildew odor, no major staining, and no major binding failure. (Please check the books at pickup. If any significant damage is  found, it is highly likely that it can be replaced with a substantially similar book before you leave.)


                
Pickup category timeslot {C}

Vintage books from 1961 - 1970 - largely ladies - 13 book lot

Vintage books from 1961 - 1970 - mainly men - 13 book lot

Vintage hardcovers - lot of 9 books. Great for display, props, real estate home-staging, influencers, videos,  TikTok reels, Instagram, Facebook. For the most part they are all vintage (50 years or older) or even antique (100 years old). A few slightly newer ones might have snuck through. 

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All proceeds benefit charity! Books in Hand is a California based Federal 501 c3 literacy focused nonprofit, that works to get books off the shelves of the ex-user, and put them in the hands of the end user. We keep books out of the landfill, move them along to folks who want them, and give all profits to local schools.

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There is NOT any significant mildew odor. These particular books are meant for visual aesthetic. They are probably in good shape, but there might be staining inside, writing, or binding issues. (Please check the books at pickup. If any significant damage is  found, it is highly likely that it can be replaced with a substantially similar book before you leave.)


                
Pickup category timeslot {C}

Vintage books for decoration, props, staging, reels - Charcoal &#38; Navy - 9 book lot

Vintage hardcovers - lot of 7 books. Great for display, props, real estate home-staging, influencers, videos,  TikTok reels, Instagram, Facebook. For the most part they are all vintage (50 years or older) or even antique (100 years old). A few slightly newer ones might have snuck through. 

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All proceeds benefit charity! Books in Hand is a California based Federal 501 c3 literacy focused nonprofit, that works to get books off the shelves of the ex-user, and put them in the hands of the end user. We keep books out of the landfill, move them along to folks who want them, and give all profits to local schools.

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There is NOT any significant mildew odor. These particular books are meant for visual aesthetic. They are probably in good shape, but there might be staining inside, writing, or binding issues. (Please check the books at pickup. If any significant damage is  found, it is highly likely that it can be replaced with a substantially similar book before you leave.)


                
Pickup category timeslot {C}

Vintage books for decoration, props, staging, reels - Black &#38; Red - 7 book lot

Vintage hardcovers - lot of 6 books. Great for display, props, real estate home-staging, influencers, videos,  TikTok reels, Instagram, Facebook. For the most part they are all vintage (50 years or older) or even antique (100 years old). A few slightly newer ones might have snuck through. 

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All proceeds benefit charity! Books in Hand is a California based Federal 501 c3 literacy focused nonprofit, that works to get books off the shelves of the ex-user, and put them in the hands of the end user. We keep books out of the landfill, move them along to folks who want them, and give all profits to local schools.

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There is NOT any significant mildew odor. These particular books are meant for visual aesthetic. They are probably in good shape, but there might be staining inside, writing, or binding issues. (Please check the books at pickup. If any significant damage is  found, it is highly likely that it can be replaced with a substantially similar book before you leave.)


                
Pickup category timeslot {C}

Vintage books for decoration, props, staging, reels - Dark &#38; Gold - 6 book lot

Vintage books for decoration, props, staging, reels - Dark with Bars - 7 book lot

Vintage hardcovers - lot of 8 books. Great for display, props, real estate home-staging, influencers, videos,  TikTok reels, Instagram, Facebook. For the most part they are all vintage (50 years or older) or even antique (100 years old). A few slightly newer ones might have snuck through. 

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All proceeds benefit charity! Books in Hand is a California based Federal 501 c3 literacy focused nonprofit, that works to get books off the shelves of the ex-user, and put them in the hands of the end user. We keep books out of the landfill, move them along to folks who want them, and give all profits to local schools.

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There is NOT any significant mildew odor. These particular books are meant for visual aesthetic. They are probably in good shape, but there might be staining inside, writing, or binding issues. (Please check the books at pickup. If any significant damage is  found, it is highly likely that it can be replaced with a substantially similar book before you leave.)

                
Pickup category timeslot {C}

Vintage books for decoration, props, staging, reels - Navy &#38; Black - 8 book lot

Vintage books for decoration, props, staging, reels - Brown &#38; Tan - 8 book lot

10 book lot. Art books, mostly American art. Includes Bingham, Bellows, Wyeth, Winkler, Hudson River, folk painting. Mostly coffee-table sized books.

America make art out of capitalism, and capitalism out of art. There's even a "Bank of the West" Art book. (Your guess is as good as mine!)
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All proceeds benefit charity! Books in Hand is a California based Federal 501 c3 literacy focused nonprofit, that works to get books off the shelves of the ex-user, and put them in the hands of the end user. We keep books out of the landfill, move them along to folks who want them, and give all profits to local schools.

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There is NOT any significant mildew odor, no major staining, and no major binding failure. (Please check the books at pickup. If any significant damage is  found, it is highly likely that it can be replaced with a substantially similar book before you leave.)


                
Pickup category timeslot {A}

Art books - American, Bingham, Bellows, Winkler, Hudson - 10 book lot

14 book lot - Art books, mostly Asian, Chinese, Russian, Indian. Mostly coffee-table sized books.

I'm going to make it my summer-time project, to learn the Cyrillic alphabet, so I can at least sound out the words on the Russian books. They all seem so exotic, and it'd be good to at least know which is the title and which is the author!

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All proceeds benefit charity! Books in Hand is a California based Federal 501 c3 literacy focused nonprofit, that works to get books off the shelves of the ex-user, and put them in the hands of the end user. We keep books out of the landfill, move them along to folks who want them, and give all profits to local schools.

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There is NOT any significant mildew odor, no major staining, and no major binding failure. (Please check the books at pickup. If any significant damage is  found, it is highly likely that it can be replaced with a substantially similar book before you leave.)


                
Pickup category timeslot {A}

Art books - Asian, Chinese, Russian, Indian - 14 book lot

10 book lot. Art books. Mostly European / British. Includes Blake, Vuillard, Rubens, Britain, Denmark, Germany, Neo-classicism, Post-Impressionism. Mostly coffee-table sized books.

European art is so...circular. Everything is always an arc, or a flowing skirt, or an arm thrown back over the head. Someone will have to buy this lot of books, so you can come and info-dump at me about artistic styles. 

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All proceeds benefit charity! Books in Hand is a California based Federal 501 c3 literacy focused nonprofit, that works to get books off the shelves of the ex-user, and put them in the hands of the end user. We keep books out of the landfill, move them along to folks who want them, and give all profits to local schools.

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There is NOT any significant mildew odor, no major staining, and no major binding failure. (Please check the books at pickup. If any significant damage is  found, it is highly likely that it can be replaced with a substantially similar book before you leave.)
                
Pickup category timeslot {A}

Art books - European: Pompe, Blake, Rubens, Vuillard - 10 book lot

12 book lot. Art books. Mostly European, includes Rembrandt, Delacroix, British watercolors, landscapes, Kate Greenaway, London, French painting, Vienna. 

This might not quite all...totally...be European art. I made quick guesses about some of it. If it's wrong, please buy the lot so you can come and tell me which ones I put in the wrong category!

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All proceeds benefit charity! Books in Hand is a California based Federal 501 c3 literacy focused nonprofit, that works to get books off the shelves of the ex-user, and put them in the hands of the end user. We keep books out of the landfill, move them along to folks who want them, and give all profits to local schools.

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There is NOT any significant mildew odor, no major staining, and no major binding failure. (Please check the books at pickup. If any significant damage is  found, it is highly likely that it can be replaced with a substantially similar book before you leave.)



                
Pickup category timeslot {A}

Art books - European: Delacroix, Rembrandt, Vienna, French, British = 12 book lot

9 book lot. Art books. Includes photography, sculpture, drawing, history of art, biography/essays. 

Art and art-ish books. Easy reading for people who enjoy art as a subject. Books for people who like to read, and also like art. How can you go wrong with that?
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All proceeds benefit charity! Books in Hand is a California based Federal 501 c3 literacy focused nonprofit, that works to get books off the shelves of the ex-user, and put them in the hands of the end user. We keep books out of the landfill, move them along to folks who want them, and give all profits to local schools.

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There is NOT any significant mildew odor, no major staining, and no major binding failure. (Please check the books at pickup. If any significant damage is  found, it is highly likely that it can be replaced with a substantially similar book before you leave.)


                
Pickup category timeslot {A}

Art books - Photography, sculpture, drawing, history, stories - 9 book lot

13 book lot. Architecture books. This lot is about cities and urban areas. A bunch about Chicago, plus Indianapolis, gothic architecture, Alpine and Scandinavian countries, building with nature, Richard Haas.

So many books about Chicago! Is Chicago famous for architecture? 

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All proceeds benefit charity! Books in Hand is a California based Federal 501 c3 literacy focused nonprofit, that works to get books off the shelves of the ex-user, and put them in the hands of the end user. We keep books out of the landfill, move them along to folks who want them, and give all profits to local schools.

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There is NOT any significant mildew odor, no major staining, and no major binding failure. (Please check the books at pickup. If any significant damage is  found, it is highly likely that it can be replaced with a substantially similar book before you leave.)


                
Pickup category timeslot {A}

Architecture books - Cities, Chicago, Indianapolis, urban, Haas - 13 book lot

13 book lot. Architecture books. Mostly Europe, includes France, Italy, Austria (maybe Germany), Australia, Spain (although maybe it's Mexico?).

You know that you want to buy this lot, just to get a look at the Gaudi book. I mean, a book with a giant...mushroom...on the cover, MUST be interesting inside...

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All proceeds benefit charity! Books in Hand is a California based Federal 501 c3 literacy focused nonprofit, that works to get books off the shelves of the ex-user, and put them in the hands of the end user. We keep books out of the landfill, move them along to folks who want them, and give all profits to local schools.

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There is NOT any significant mildew odor, no major staining, and no major binding failure. (Please check the books at pickup. If any significant damage is  found, it is highly likely that it can be replaced with a substantially similar book before you leave.)


                
                
Pickup category timeslot {A}

Architecture books - Europe, France, Italy, Australia - 

12 book lot. Architecture books about historic American houses. New England, Mansions &amp; Capitols, Virginia, Chicago.

Sometimes I think about, if I had to stand in line to choose a super-power, and I was number 1,362 in line, and I had to pick something nobody else had chosen, what would I ask for? I think I'd ask for the ability to stand in place, choose a date, and *see* what the area around me was on that date. Because I look at the books of pictures of these old houses, and I really, really, really want to see them in context of the people and animals and wagons and crops and trees...
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All proceeds benefit charity! Books in Hand is a California based Federal 501 c3 literacy focused nonprofit, that works to get books off the shelves of the ex-user, and put them in the hands of the end user. We keep books out of the landfill, move them along to folks who want them, and give all profits to local schools.

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There is NOT any significant mildew odor, no major staining, and no major binding failure. (Please check the books at pickup. If any significant damage is  found, it is highly likely that it can be replaced with a substantially similar book before you leave.)


                
Pickup category timeslot {A}

Architecture books - historical America - New England, Virginia, Mansions - 12 book lot

14 book lot. Architecture books - England &amp; Great Britain. London, cottages, country houses, inns, villages, royal pavilion, Irish, parish churches.

Just looking at these books makes me want to go get a flock of sheep...
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All proceeds benefit charity! Books in Hand is a California based Federal 501 c3 literacy focused nonprofit, that works to get books off the shelves of the ex-user, and put them in the hands of the end user. We keep books out of the landfill, move them along to folks who want them, and give all profits to local schools.

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There is NOT any significant mildew odor, no major staining, and no major binding failure. (Please check the books at pickup. If any significant damage is  found, it is highly likely that it can be replaced with a substantially similar book before you leave.)


                
Pickup category timeslot {A}

Architecture books - England and Great Britain - cottages, inns, villages - 14 book lot

9 book lot. Books about India &amp; China &amp; Asia. Mostly art and architecture. Mostly coffee table sized books. 

Have you seen the reels of the people in Asia, doing all of the art from dirt to pot, by hand? Making the dye, making the clay, making the kiln... Such a juxtaposition of tech, being able to share it with people around the world, vs traditional artistry. 

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All proceeds benefit charity! Books in Hand is a California based Federal 501 c3 literacy focused nonprofit, that works to get books off the shelves of the ex-user, and put them in the hands of the end user. We keep books out of the landfill, move them along to folks who want them, and give all profits to local schools.

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There is NOT any significant mildew odor, no major staining, and no major binding failure. (Please check the books at pickup. If any significant damage is  found, it is highly likely that it can be replaced with a substantially similar book before you leave.)

                
Pickup category timeslot {B}

Books about India &#38; China - art &#38; architecture - coffee table size - 9 book lot

El Sobrante (California, USA) SELLER MANAGED Charity/Fundraising Online Auction - San Pablo Dam Road

Nine vintage/antique cloth-bound hardcovers in dark navy, charcoal and black tones: "Mrs. 'Arris Goes to Paris" by Paul Gallico; "Humphry Clinker" by Tobias Smollett (Modern Library); "My Story That I Like Best"; "Helen Keller – Sketch for a Portrait" by Van Wyck Brooks; "Fortune's Maggot"; "Ebony and Ivory" by Llewelyn Powys; "Pearl" translated/edited by Gordon (Oxford); "A Diary of Private Prayer"; one unidentified navy cloth volume. All without dust-jackets, gilt or silver spine lettering, varying sizes.

Mrs. 'Arris Goes to Paris by Paul Gallico

Humphry Clinker by Tobias Smollett, Modern Library

My Story That I Like Best

Helen Keller – Sketch for a Portrait by Van Wyck Brooks

Fortune's Maggot

Ebony and Ivory by Llewelyn Powys

Pearl, edited/translated by Gordon (Oxford)

A Diary of Private Prayer

Unidentified navy cloth hardcover (title not visible)

Books laid flat, covers and boards visible

Dark blue, navy and charcoal cloth boards with gilt or silver titles; uniform muted palette ideal for decorative shelving or staging. Visible shelf wear consistent with age, no major exterior damage noted.

Lot #9: Vintage books for decoration, props, staging, reels - Charcoal & Navy - 9 book lot

Only Available Pickup Date/Time: Sat, May 30 2026 Category A: 09:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Category B: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Category C: 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Category D: 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM

Pickup Location: San Pablo Dam Road, El Sobrante, CA, 94803 View Map (opens in new window)

Lot #9: Vintage books for decoration, props, staging, reels - Charcoal & Navy - 9 book lot

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Only Available Pickup Date/Time: Sat, May 30 2026 Category A: 09:30 AM - 11:00 AMCategory B: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMCategory C: 12:00 PM - 01:30 PMCategory D: 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM

Pickup Location: San Pablo Dam Road, El Sobrante, CA, 94803 View Map (opens in new window)

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Only Available Pickup Date/Time: Sat, May 30 2026 Category A: 09:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Category B: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Category C: 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Category D: 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM