(37) French Leather-Bound Library Shelf Books, Literature, Travel & Drama

Lot description

(lot of 37) French library shelf books, various history, drama, literature, and travel subjects, all with gilt-embossed tan leather binding, many with marbleized covers and raised spine bands, marbleized or gilt page ends, including: (19) "Abrege de l'Histoire Generale Des Voyages (Abridged General History of Travel)," by M. de la Harpe, published at Hotel de Thou, Paris, 1780, volumes I-XIX, (10) "Histoire Philosophique et Politique (History of Philosophy and Politics)," by Guillaume-Thomas Raynal, published by Jean-Leonard Pellet, Geneva, 1780, volumes I-X, (5) "Oeuvres Completes de Moliere (Complete Works of Moliere)," edited by L. Aime-Martin, published by Lefevre Librarie, Paris, 1774, volumes II-IV, VI, and VII, (3) by George Sand, published by Garnier Freres, Paris, c,1960s, (one) "La Petite Fadette," (one) "La Mare au Diable" and "Francois le Champi," (one) "Les Maitres Sonneurs," largest: approx 9.25"h, 6.25"w, 1.25"d, 50.25lbs 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.