(27) French Leather-Bound Library Shelf Books, History & Literature

Lot description

(lot of 27) French library shelf books, various literature and history subjects, all with gilt-embossed leather binding, many with marbleized cover and raised spine bands, highlights include: (2) "L'Imitation du Christ (The Imitation of Christ)," each with detailed cover with embossed scene depicting Christ's Crucifixion, back cover depicting the Resurrection, complete in two volumes, edited by Club de Livre, Paris, with illustrations after Edy-Legrand, (9) "Histoire de la Revolution Francaise (History of the French Revolution)," by M. A. Thiers, published by Furne and Company, Paris, 1843, volumes I-IX, (2) "Les Deux Orphelines (The Two Orphans)," by Adolphe D'Ennery, published by Jules Rouff and Company, complete in two volumes, largest: approx 11"h, 7.25"w, 2.5"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.