(40) French Leather-Bound Library Shelf Books

Lot description

(lot of 40) French library shelf books, various literature, poetry, and law subjects, all with gilt-embossed leather binding, most with marbelized cover, many with raised spine bands, highlights include: (7) by D'Alfred de -Musset, published by Georges Charpentier, 1861-1865, (4) "Encyclopedie Juridique (Legal Encyclopedia)," various French publishers 1883-1887, (2) "Vies des Hommes Illustres de Rome (Lives of Illustrious Men of Rome)," by Plutarque, volumes I-II, published by Dezorby, Tandou 1862, largest: approx 8.75"h, 5.75"w, 1.25"d, 50lbs 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.*