Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
(10) French Embossed Leather-Bound Library Shelf Books, 7 Larousse
- Price realized
- $183
- Pre-sale estimate
- $150 – $350
- Hammer price
- $150
- Category
- Books, Manuscripts & Archives
- Sold
- January 25, 2025
- Sale
- DAY 2 -JANUARY 2025 NEW YEAR'S FINE ANTIQUES & ESTATES AUCTION
Lot description
(lot of 10) Large French library shelf books, various history and science subjects, all with gilt-embossed leather binding, spine with tooled designs, including: (7) published by Librarie Larousse, Paris, (two) "La Science: Ses Progres, Ses Applications (Science: Its Progress, Its Applications)," volumes I-II, (two) "Larousse Universelle en 2 Volumes (Larousse Universal in 2 Volumes)," volumes I-II, (two) "Grand Memento Encylopedique (Great Encyclopedic Memento)," volumes I-II, (one) "La Terre: Ses Aspects, Sa Structure, Son Evolution (The Earth: Its Aspects, Its Structure, Its Evolution)," by Aug. Robin, (3) "Nouvelle Histoire Universelle (New Universal History)," by Albert Malet, volumes I-III, published by Librarie Hachette, largest: approx 12.25"h, 9.5"w, 1.75"d, 76lbs 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.
