Lot of 9 Vintage Modern Library Books w/ Dust Jackets 1940s 95c Era Binding 8 For Sale

Vintage Modern Library Collection – Lot of 9 with Dust Jackets (1940s 95¢ Era)This listing offers a uniform collection of 9 vintage Modern Library volumes, mostly in the collectible Binding Style 8 (linen cloth) dating from the 1940s. Each book includes its original pictorial dust jacket, showcasing classic mid-century graphic design. This group represents a fantastic foundation for a new collector or a significant addition to an established library.Collection Details & Series Numbers

• Selected Writings of Gertrude Stein – ML #332 (Edited by Carl Van Vechten)
• Lord Jim by Joseph Conrad – ML #186
• The Red and the Black by Stendhal – ML #157
• The Romance of Leonardo da Vinci by Dmitri Merejkowski – ML #138
• The Best Stories of Guy de Maupassant – ML #98
• An Outline of Psychoanalysis – ML #66 (Thompson, Mazer, & Wittenberg)
• The Life of Michelangelo by John Addington Symonds – ML #49
• Peter Ibbetson by George Du Maurier – ML #207
• The Way of All Flesh by Samuel Butler – ML #13

Binding & Edition Attributes

• Format: Modern Library Binding Style 8 (used from 1939 to 1962).
• Cloth: Stiff linen cloth bindings in various vibrant period colors (red, green, and blue) with gilded spine titles.
• Endpapers: Standard grey/tan multi-ML typographical pattern with the centered running torchbearer panel, with one volume displaying the earlier horizontal block Bernhard design.
• Dating Indicator: Jackets mostly display the classic 95-cent promotional text on the reverse side, confirming these as early-era printings from this binding window.

Condition Overview

• Dust Jackets: Original jackets are intact. They exhibit expected vintage wear, including mild edge chipping, small tears, light rubbing, and typical spine toning commensurate with age.
• Bindings: The underlying standard hardback cloth covers remain remarkably bright, square, and well-preserved with sharp corners. Spine gilt is legible.
• Interiors: Pages are clean and naturally toned over time. Text blocks are sound and firmly attached to the hinges.
• Provenance Note: One volume retains a vintage yellow UCLA Students Store price sticker on the top edge of the front decorative endpaper.

Please review the listing photos to examine the precise spine wear, jacket condition, and title pages for each specific volume.