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(51) French Editions Rombaldi Leather-Bound Library Shelf Books
- Price realized
- $427
- Pre-sale estimate
- $150 – $350
- Hammer price
- $350
- Category
- Books, Manuscripts & Archives
- Sold
- July 19, 2025
- Sale
- DAY 2- JULY 2025 ANTIQUES & ESTATES AUCTION
Lot description
(lot of 51) French library shelf books, literature by various authors, each with gilt-embossed leather binding, raised spine bands, cover with latticed scrollwork designs, published by Editions Rombaldi, from the "Bibliotheque du Temps Present" Collection, highlights include: (2) "Rosebud," by Paul Bonnecarrere and Joan Hemingway, volumes I and II, (1) "Le Vent est un Mechant (The Wind is a Villain)," by Anne Loesch, (1) "La Creve (The Puncture)," by Francois Nourissier, largest: approx 7.5"h, 5.5"w, 1"d, 35.5lbs 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.
This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.
