(23) Leather-Bound Library Shelf Books: Law & History Subjects

Lot description

(lot of 23) Library shelf books, various history, law, and literature subjects, all with gilt-embossed leather binding, many with marbleized cover, highlights include: (10) "Memoirs and Secret Chronicles," all bound by Saint Dunstan Bindings, gilt-embossed cover with armorial motifs, gilt page ends, published by M. Walter Dunne; (3) "Blackwood's Magazine: Edinburgh," all American editions, published by Leonard Scott and Company, 1845-1848, volumes XXI, XXII, and XXVI; (1) "Leading Cases in the Law of Real Property Decided in the American Courts," volume II, with notes by Henry Budd, published by M. Murphy, 1885; largest: approx 9.5"h, 6.5"w, 2.25"d, 59lbs 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.