(39) Antique French Red Leather-Bound Library Shelf Books

Lot description

(lot of 39) French library shelf books, history, periodicals, opera, and literature subjects, most with gilt-embossed red leather binding, many with marbleized covers and raised spine bands, highlights include: (2) "Histoire Populaire de la France (Popular French History)," published by Librarie de L. Hachette and Company, printed by Ch. Lahure, Paris, 1866, volumes I-II; (4) operas by Charles Gounod, various publishers, (one) "Romeo and Juliet," (one) "Philemon and Baucis," (one) "Cinq-Mars," (one) "Faust," (1) "Journal des Demoiselles (Young Ladies' Journal)," published in Paris, December 1905; largest: approx 12.25"h, 8"w, 1.75"d, 88lbs 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.