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

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(lot of 27) French library shelf books, various history subjects, encyclopedias, and law, all with gilt-embossed leather binding, many with marbleized covers and raised spine bands, including: (11) "Histoire Literaire de la France (Literary History of France)," published by Victor Palme, Paris, volumes II-XIII, 1865-1869; (9) "Repertoire de la Jurisprudence du Notariat (Directory of Notarial Jurisprudence)," published by Administration of the Notarial Justice, Paris, under the direction of M. Rolland de Villargues, 1840-1843; (5) "Histoire du Peuple Francais (History of the French People)," published under the direction of L.H. Parias, published by Regine Pernoud, Paris, copyright 1951; (2) "Larousse Mensual Illustre: Table Generale (Larousse Mensual Illustre: General Table)," published by Librarie Larousse, Paris, (one) 1907-1022, (one) 1907-1925; largest: approx 10.5"h, 9.5"w, 2"d, 86.5lbs 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.