(42) French Leather-Bound Library Shelf Books, Drama & Poetry

Lot description

(lot of 42) French library shelf books, various literature, poetry, and drama subjects, most with gilt-embossed leather binding, many with marbelized cover and raised spine bands, highlights include: (6) "Ouvres Completes de Shakespeare (Complete Works of Shakespeare)," volumes I-VI, published by Georges Charpentier, 1854, (5) "Theatre Complet de Moliere (Moliere's Complete Theatre)," volumes I-V, published by Bibliotheque Hachette, (3) "Histoire de la Poesie Provencale (History of Provencal Poetry)," volumes I-III, published by Jules Labitte, 1846, largest: approx 8.75"h, 5.5"w, 1.25"w, 46lbs 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.*