{"product_id":"barbara-cartland-library-of-love-book-bundle","title":"Barbara Cartland’s Library of Love Vintage Paperback Bundle Volumes 1–6 Plus The Penniless Peer","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Barbara Cartland’s Library of Love book bundle includes the first six numbered Bantam paperbacks from the series, plus Barbara Cartland’s novel The Penniless Peer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Library of Love books are condensed editions of earlier romance novels selected for the series by Barbara Cartland, with colorful 1970s cover art and matching yellow page edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e S\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-paperback-books\" title=\"paperback books \"\u003eeven book vintage paperback bundle\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barbara Cartland’s Library of Love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries Role:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barbara Cartland selected and condensed the six Library of Love titles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bantam Books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Library of Love volumes shown were issued in 1977\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition\/Printing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individual printings not confirmed from photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mass market paperbacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not issued\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Volume 1, The Sheik by E. M. Hull, condensed by Barbara Cartland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Volume 2, His Hour by Elinor Glyn, condensed by Barbara Cartland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Volume 3, The Knave of Diamonds by Ethel M. Dell, condensed by Barbara Cartland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Volume 4, A Safety Match by Ian Hay, condensed by Barbara Cartland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Volume 5, The Hundredth Chance by Ethel M. Dell, condensed by Barbara Cartland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Volume 6, The Reason Why by Elinor Glyn, condensed by Barbara Cartland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Penniless Peer by Barbara Cartland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vary by volume, exact page counts not confirmed from photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Historical romance and classic romantic fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matching numbered series design, illustrated covers, and bright yellow page edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each paperback measures approximately 7 inches x 4 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll seven paperbacks shown are included in the sale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe first six numbered Library of Love volumes are present in sequence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe pages are readable, and the illustrated covers retain their color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe matching yellow page edges and numbered spines give the group a coordinated shelf appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll books have been read and show rubbing, cover creases, edge wear, softened corners, and spine wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe white covers and spines show age toning, discoloration, and scattered marks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePen marks, including X marks, appear on some interior pages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeveral covers have small bends, chips, or worn areas along the edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe yellow page edges show uneven color, marks, and signs of handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSee all photos for detail. Sold as pictured.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarbara Cartland’s Library of Love introduced older romance novels to 1970s readers in shortened paperback editions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bundle suits a vintage romance reader, paperback cover collector, or someone beginning a Library of Love collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first six numbered volumes are together, while The Penniless Peer adds a matching Barbara Cartland title to the group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are clearly read copies, but the covers and uniform yellow edges still make a cheerful little stack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto-verified condition (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"shipping policy\"\u003eno surprises\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips in 1 business day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisclaimer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. 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