(36) Antique French Leather-Bound Library Shelf Books

Lot description

(lot of 36) French library shelf books, various history, drama, and legal subjects, all with gilt-embossed tan leather binding, many with raised spine bands and marbleized covers, highlights include: (23) "Abrege de L'Histoire Generale de Voyages (Abridged General History of Travel)," published by Hotel de Thou, Paris, 1780-1786, volumes I-XXIII, (2) "Lecons sur Le Code de Procedure Civile (Lessons on the Code of Civil Procedure)," by Joseph-Edouard Boitard, published by Gustave de Linage, Paris, 1847, (1) "Guillaume Tell: Opera en Quatre Actes (William Tell: Opera in Four Acts)," lyrics by Jouy and H. Bis, with music by G. Rossini, edited by Leon Grus, Paris, published by L. Berger and Company, largest: approx 8"h, 5.5"w, 1.5"d, 47lbs 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.