Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
(24) French Leather-Bound Library Shelf Books
- Price realized
- $224
- Pre-sale estimate
- $150 – $350
- Hammer price
- $175
- Category
- Books, Manuscripts & Archives
- Sold
- January 25, 2025
- Sale
- DAY 2 -JANUARY 2025 NEW YEAR'S FINE ANTIQUES & ESTATES AUCTION
Lot description
(lot of 24) French library shelf books, various non-fiction and literature subjects, each with gilt embossed leather binding, most with marbelized cover, highlights include: (5) by Frederic Mourlon, published by A. Marque Aine, (three) "Code Civil," volumes I-III, (two) "Code Napoleon," volumes II and III, (5) by Victor Hugo, all with raised spine bands, (3) "La Guerre de Demain," by Capitaine Danrit (Emile Driant), volumes I-III, largest: approx 11.5"h, 8"w, 1.5"d, 65lbs total *PLEASE NOTE: All of the antique library shelf books in this auction are inherently fragile. Most are likely to have patination, foxing, losses to the text block, and wear to the binding commensurate with age and use. Please assume that they are not in perfect condition and bid accordingly. Per our terms, there will be no condition reports or refunds based on condition.*
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.
