(20) French Leather-Bound Library Shelf Books, Non-Fiction Subjects

Lot description

(lot of 20) French library shelf books and dictionaries, various law, history, and other non-fiction subjects, all with gilt-embossed leather binding, most with marbelized covers and raised spine bands, highlights include: (3) "Precis de Droit Civil (Summary of Civil Law)," by G. Baudry-Lacantinerie, volumes I-III, (2) published by Librarie Larousse, Paris, featuring engravings and other color prints, (one) "Larousse Medical Illustre (Illustrated Medical)," (one) "Larousse Menager Illustre (Illustrated Housekeeper)," (2) "Histoire Populaire de la France Democratique 1789-1900 (Popular History of Democratic France 1789-1900)," volumes I-II, published by Jules Tallandier, largest: approx 11.25"h, 8"w, 2.25"d, 90lbs 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.*