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3 Antique Books - Longfellow, The Oregon Trail & Life Of John H.W. Hawkins

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$20 - $50

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AI Item Analysis

A lot of three antique books including "Longfellow", "The Oregon Trail", and "Life Of John H.W. Hawkins". The "Life Of John H.W. Hawkins" book is copyrighted 1937 by Walter J. Black, Inc.

AI Appraisal Report

This lot contains three antique books: 'Longfellow Poems', 'The Oregon Trail', and 'Life of John H.W. Hawkins'. The 1937 copyright date mentioned likely refers to the 'Life of John H.W. Hawkins' book, as it is the most likely to be a biography from that era among the three. The value of antique books depends on rarity, condition, author, and edition. While the authors Longfellow and Parkman (likely of 'The Oregon Trail') are well-known, the editions appear to be standard rather than rare first editions. The condition of the books in the image seems fair, with some wear and tear. Considering the standard nature of the books and their apparent condition, a realistic appraisal value for this lot is within the low range typical for antique books found in such condition and editions. The initial price of $19.99 seems reasonable for a Goodwill listing, which often reflects market value for such items.