(14) French Leather-Bound Library Shelf Books: 'Catholic Encyclopedia'

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(lot of 14) French library shelf books: "Encyclopedie Catholique: Repertoire Universel et Raisonne Des Sciences, Des Lettres, Des Arts et Des Metiers (Catholic Encyclopedia: Universal and Reasoned Directory of Sciences, Letters, Arts and Crafts)," each with gilt-embossed tan leather binding, marbleized covers and end pages, published under the direction of M. L'Abbe Claire, published by Parent-Desbarres, Paris, 1743-1748, volumes V-XVIII, largest: approx 12"h, 9"w, 2"d, 65lbs 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.