(37) Antique French Leather-Bound Library Shelf Books

Lot description

(lot of 37) French library shelf books, all with gilt-embossed leather binding, marbleized cover, many with raised spine bands, highlights include: (15) "Histoire de France Depuis les Temps les Plus Recules Jusqu'en 1789 (History of France from the Earliest Times to 1789)," by Henri Martin, published by Furne, Jouvet and Company, Paris, 1878, volumes I-XIV and Table Analytique; (3) "Oeuvres Completes de Marmontel (Complete Works of Marmontel)," compiled by the French Academy, published by Verdiere, printed by Firmin Didot, volumes 12, 13, and 15, 1819; (1) "Le Lys dans la Vallee (The Lily in the Valley)," by Honore de Balzac, published by Ernest Flammarion, Paris, with deckled page ends; largest: approx 9"h, 6"w, 1.25"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.