(45) French Leather-Bound Library Shelf Books, Rousseau, Scott & Thackery

Lot description

(lot of 45) French library shelf books, Classic literature and novels, each with gilt-embossed leather binding, many with marbleized cover and raised spine bands, including: (23) "Oeuvres de J.J. Rousseau: Nouvelle Edition (Works of J.J. Rousseau: New Edition)," all with gilt page ends, published by Thomine et Fortic, Paris, 1823-1824, volumes 2-21 and 23-25; (19) "Oeuvres de Walter Scott (Works of Walter Scott)," translated by A.J.R. Defauconpret, published by Furne et Cie. Charles Gosselin, Paris, 1839, volumes 6, 9, 11, 12-14, 17-24, and 26-30; (3) "Pendennis," by William Thackery, published by Club Bibliophile de France, Paris, volumes 1-3; largest: approx 8.25"h, 6"w, 1.25"d, 45lbs 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.