(48) French Leather-Bound Library Shelf Books, History & Religion

Lot description

(lot of 48) French library shelf books, history, religion, and literature subjects, all with gilt-embossed leather binding, many with marbleized covers and raised spine bands, highlights include: (11) "Les Origines de la France Contemporaine (Origins of Contemporary France)," by Hippolyte Adolphe Taine, published by Librarie Hachette and Company, Paris, 1902, volumes I-XI; (3) "Catechisme: Dogmatique et Moral (Catechism: Dogmatic and Moral), by M. Jean Couturier, published by Victor Lagier, Bijon, 1846-1847, volumes I-III; (3) "Oeuvres de Bourdaloue (Works of Bourdaloue)," by Louis Bourdaloue, published by Lefevre, Paris, 1838, volumes III-V; largest: approx 8.75"h, 6"w, 2"d, 56.5lbs 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.