(20) French Leather-Bound Library Shelf Books, History & A. Daudet

Lot description

(lot of 20) French library shelf books, history and literature subjects, all with gilt-embossed brown leather binding, marbleized covers, many with raised spine bands, including: (15) "Histoire de France Illustree: Depuis Les Origines Jusqu'a la Revolution (Illustrated History of France: From the Origins Until the Revolution)," by Ernest Lavisse, published by Hachette and Company, copyright 1911, volumes I-IX, lacking part one of volumes I, VII, and VIII; (5) "Alphonse Daudet: Oeuvres Completes Illustrees (Alphonse Daudet: Complete Illustrated Works)," by Alphonse Daudet, published by Librarie de France, Paris, 1930, volumes VIII, XI-XIII, and XVIII; largest: approx 9.5"h, 8"w, 1.75"d, 53.5lbs 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.