Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
(19) French Leather-Bound Library Shelf Books, History & Theater
- Price realized
- $183
- Pre-sale estimate
- $80 – $150
- Hammer price
- $150
- Category
- Books, Manuscripts & Archives
- Sold
- December 7, 2024
- Sale
- DAY 2- FINE WINTER DECEMBER ANTIQUES & ESTATES AUCTION
Lot description
(lot of 19) Collection of library shelf books, French drama and history subjects, each having leather spine with gilt embossed lettering, including: (12) "Theatre Classique Francais (Classical French Theater)," published by Le Club Francais du Livre, copyright 1959, (3) "Memoires de Mr. D'Artagnan (Memoirs of Mr. D'Artagnan)," by Gatien de Courtilz de Sandras, published by Jean de Bonnot, with marbleized end paper, complete in three volumes, (4) "Histoire d'Allemagne (The History of Germany)," by Heinrich Luden, published by Imprimerie de Bethune et Plon, dated 1844, some overall wear to binding and text block commensurate with age and use, largest: approx 10.5"h, 7"w, 1.25"d, 37lbs total
This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.