(29) French Leather-Bound Library Shelf Books, History & Law

Lot description

(lot of 29) French library shelf books, various history, law, and literature subjects, all with gilt-embossed leather binding, many with marbleized covers, highlights include: (11) "Les Grands Monuments de L'Histoire (The Great Monuments of History)," published by Robert Laffont and Company, Paris, copyright 1970, volumes I-IX and XI-XII, (9) "Annales et Journal Special des Justice de Paix (Annals and Special Journal of the Justices of the Peace), compiled by M.J.L. Jay, published by Bureau, Rue Guenegaud, Paris, dates ranging from 1862-1864, (3) "Les Grandes Enigmes de la Resistance (The Great Enigmas of the Resistance)," by Bernard Michal, published by Editions Les Amis de L'Histoire, volumes I-III, copyright 1963, largest: approx 9.5"h, 6.5"w, 2.5"d, 54lbs 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.