(49) French Leather-Bound Library Shelf Books, Religion & Liturgy

Lot description

(lot of 49) French library shelf books, various literature, religion, and liturgy subjects, all with gilt-embossed leather binding, many with marbleized covers, gilt or marbleized end pages, some with raised spine bands, highlights include: (15) "Oeuvres Completes de Massillon (Complete Works of Massillon)," by Jean Baptiste Massillon, published by Maquignon Fils Aine, Paris, 1818, volumes I-XV; (4) "Breviarium Romanum (Roman Breviary)," published by Tornaci, S. Joannis Evang., 1876; (2) small-format books, "Oeuvres de A. De Lamartine (Works of A. De Lamartine)," by Alphonse de Lamartine, published by Librarie de Charles Gosselin, Paris, 1889, volumes I-II; largest: approx 7.75"h, 5"w, 1.5"d, 41lbs 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.