Quick take
When you're shopping for antiquarian collectible books, the first decision is whether you want one special volume or a shelf's worth of old hardcovers. The four options here span a listed-price range of $30 to $48.86, from a matching 1882 six-volume set to a single copy of Paul and Virginia. In between are two ten-book lots with different personalities: one is explicitly random and mixed, and one leans toward 100-plus-year-old volumes in rough-to-good condition. If a coherent display matters more than volume, the 1882 set stands out at the low end of the range. If you want quantity per dollar, the ten-book lots are where your attention should go.
Listed-price comparison
| Product | Listed price | Price bar |
|---|---|---|
| Lot of 10 Antique Collectible Vintage Old Rare Hard To Find Books *MIX UNSORTED | USD 39.99 | |
| Lot of 6 Books Set 1882 Green Gray Gilt Decorated Staging Display Old Antique | USD 30.00 | |
| Vintage Books Lot, Rough-Good condition, 100+ years old, decorative or practical | USD 40.00 | |
| ANTIQUARIAN PAUL AND VIRGINIA SAINTE PIERRE COLLECTIBLE RARE ANTIQUE BOOK C2 | USD 48.86 |
Decision matrix
| If you're shopping for... | Pick this option |
|---|---|
| A united, low-priced set with an 1882 date and gilt detail | Lot of 6 Books Set 1882 |
| Ten random antique/vintage hardcovers at one mid-range price | Lot of 10 Antique Collectible Vintage Old Rare Hard To Find Books *MIX UNSORTED |
| A ten-book lot with emphasis on 19th-century volumes and requested selection | Vintage Books Lot |
| A named single-antique-title collectible | ANTIQUARIAN PAUL AND VIRGINIA |
Product notes
Lot of 10 Antique Collectible Vintage Old Rare Hard To Find Books *MIX UNSORTED
This USD 39.99 lot is explicitly a random, mixed assortment of 10 hardcover books. It's English-language and designated as original rather than facsimile, with authorship attributed to random authors and a "random vintage" character family. The mix spans the 1800s through the early-to-late 1970s, so you get a broad cross-section of eras. The limitation is in the name and the copy: because it is unsorted, you won't know which authors, subjects, or editions will show up, and condition can run from very good/mint down to good/fair. For a shopper who wants maximum variety for a modest mid-range price and doesn't mind surprises, this is the most volume-driven option in the group.
Lot of 6 Books Set 1882 Green Gray Gilt Decorated Staging Display Old Antique
At USD 30.00, this matching six-volume set is the lowest listed price here. It's described as the "Library of Choice Literature, Illustrated," an original illustrated limited edition, and it comes from a single 1882 printing. The green-and-gray covers with gilt detail are what make it work as a display item, and its stated shelf footprint is 9.5 inches tall by 8 inches deep. Condition notes mention edge, cover, and corner wear plus some loose pages, so it is not a flawless collector's copy. The trade-off is clear: you get cohesion and a low listed price, but only six volumes from the larger set, and the wear is visible. This is the pick when staging or shelf harmony matters.
Vintage Books Lot, Rough-Good condition, 100+ years old, decorative or practical
This USD 40.00 option pairs a ten-book purchase with a broader collection said to include many 19th-century volumes, most more than 100 years old. It is listed as original, hardcover, English-language, and illustrated, with Arthur Rackham named as the illustrator. You can receive 10 random books or make requests for specific selections. The condition caveat is right in the title: "rough-good." The rough volumes are still readable, but they will not have the polished look of a pristine set. If the goal is to fill a shelf with genuinely old books and you want a little control over what comes your way, this sits at $40.00 and offers a middle path between an unsorted mix and a single curated title.
ANTIQUARIAN PAUL AND VIRGINIA SAINTE PIERRE COLLECTIBLE RARE ANTIQUE BOOK C2
This is the outlier in both format and price: a single antique title rather than a lot, and the highest listed price at USD 48.86. The book is Paul and Virginia by Sainte Pierre, in English, with the collectible copy graded as "Good" condition and listed under the genre "Antiquarian & Collectible." If you want a named work with a specific author to browse or display, this gives you exactly one recognizable title. The limitation is practical: the same money buys a ten-book lot or a six-volume set elsewhere in this comparison. The choice comes down to whether you prefer a known antique classic or a larger number of less predictable volumes. For the collector who wants a named author and title in a single volume, this is the one.
Final recommendation
For a matching display set at the lowest listed price, choose the Lot of 6 Books Set 1882 at USD 30.00. For a broad random mix of ten books, the Lot of 10 Antique Collectible Vintage Old Rare Hard To Find Books at USD 39.99 gives the most varied selection per dollar. If you prefer old volumes with condition described as rough-to-good and want the option to request titles, the Vintage Books Lot at USD 40.00 is the mid-range alternative. And when only a single, named antique title will do, the ANTIQUARIAN PAUL AND VIRGINIA at USD 48.86 is the top-priced but curated option. Start by deciding whether your shelf needs a set, a stack, or one standout book; the price spread will then point you to the right lot.
