(52) French Leather-Bound Library Shelf Books, Various Literature

Lot description

(lot of 52) French library shelf books, various literature, theater, and scholarly subjects, most with gilt-embossed leather binding, marbleized cover and end pages, raised spine bands, highlights include: (13) custom-bound with marbleized cover, tooled gilt Lycee-Corneille Academy coat of arms, various authors and publishers; (7) in custom dark leather binding, with gilt-embossed raised spine bands and marbleized end pages, various publishers, (five) by Madame Bourdon, (5) "Les Oeuvres de Honore de Balzac (The Works of Honore de Balzac)," published by Jules Rouff and Company, Paris; largest: approx 12"h, 8.75"w, 1"d, 63lbs 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.