(52) French Leather-Bound Library Shelf Books, Various Subjects

Lot description

(lot of 52) French library shelf books, various literature, history, drama, and philosophy subjects, most with gilt-embossed leather binding and marbleized cover, some with raised spine bands and gilt page ends, highlights include: (10) "Oeuvres de P. Corneille (Works of P. Corneille)," by Pierre Corneille, all with marbleized end pages, published by Ladrange, Paris, 1827, volumes III-XII; (11) from the Collection Bleriot, published by Librarie Bleriot, under successor Henri Gautier, Paris, each having tan fabric binding with stylized foliate motifs, various authors and subjects; (3) by G. Lenotre (Louis Leon Theodore Gosselin), published by Librarie Academique Perrin et Cie., (one) "Paris Revolutionnaire (Revolutionary Paris)," (one) "Bleus, Blancs, et Rouges (Blues, Whites, and Reds)," (one) "Tournebut 1804-1809;" largest: approx 9.25"h, 6.25"w, 2.5"d, 59lbs 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.