LEGO® Ideas - Books Are My Passion (40698)

Box is sealed and in near mint condition (9.5/10). Box has ever so slight shelf wear on one edge and corner (see very last image above). The last 5 images above depict the actual set.

Retired set, rare, and very difficult to find.

Set contains 285 pieces.

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Manufacturer description:

Get lost in your creativity with the LEGO® Ideas Books Are My Passion (40698) building set for adults. The winning entry in the LEGO Ideas design contest for fans, this set lets bookworms create a LEGO bookshelf featuring a desk, colorful books and a ladder. Other charming elements include a comfy armchair, teacup and a minifigure to bring the cozy scene to life. Once complete, it becomes delightful desk decor that would make a great gift for book-lovers or writers.

• Desk decor - Turn pages of your creativity with this LEGO® Ideas Books Are My Passion building set for adults, which is filled with details to delight book-lovers
• Bookish charm - Bookworms can build the LEGO® bookshelf, which features an integrated desk, ladder and lots of colorful books, as well as a globe and jar with ink
• Enjoy peaceful details - Comes with an armchair and teacup and includes a minifigure to bring the cozy scene to life
• LEGO® decor - Once complete, the set becomes miniature desk decor that can be displayed in the office or at home
• Gift for book-lovers - The set can be given as a gift for book-lovers and writers, as well as adult LEGO® fans
• Measurements - This 285-piece set measures over 5 in. (12 cm) high, 3.5 in. (9 cm) wide and 3.5 in. (9 cm) deep