Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
(18) French Leather-Bound Library Shelf Books BY Jean-Jacques Rousseau
- Price realized
- $275
- Pre-sale estimate
- $80 – $150
- Hammer price
- $225
- Category
- Books, Manuscripts & Archives
- Sold
- December 7, 2024
- Sale
- DAY 2- FINE WINTER DECEMBER ANTIQUES & ESTATES AUCTION
Lot description
(lot of 18) French library shelf books, each by Jean-Jacques Rousseau (French, 1712-1778), from the "Tresors de L'Humanisme (Treasures of Humanism)" Collection, having gilt embossed leather spine, published by Editions Athena, copyright MCMLVI (1956), including: (9) in navy leather binding, (9) with burgundy leather spine and corners, marbleized end paper, largest: approx 8.75"h, 6.75"w, 1.75"d, 40lbs 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.