(54) French Leather-Bound Library Shelf Books, Literature & History

Lot description

(lot of 54) French library shelf books, various literature and history subjects, most with gilt-embossed green leather binding, many with raised spine bands and marbleized cover, some with gilt page ends, highlights include: (12) "Oeuvres de Lesage (Works of Lesage)," by Alain-Rene Lesage, all with gilt page ends, published by Antoine Augustin Renouard, Paris, 1821; (10) by Emile Zola, green leather binding with remnants of green pigment, marbleized covers, published by Bibliotheque-Charpentier Eugene Fasquelle, 1886-1916; (6) "Simone et Marie (Simon and Marie)," by Xavier de Montepin, published by E. Dentu, Paris, 1883-1888, volumes I-VI; largest: approx 9.5"h, 6.25"w, 1.75"d, 53.75lbs 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.