(38) French Red Leather-Bound Library Shelf Books, Literature & Drama

Lot description

(lot of 38) French library shelf books, various literature subjects, drama, and novels, all with gilt-embossed red leather binding, most with raised spine bands and marbleized covers, highlights include: (21) in custom smooth leather binding, with gilt banding and red marbleized cover, various authors and publishers; (7) "Oeuvres Complets de P. Corneille (Complete Works of P. Corneille)," by Pierre Corneille, all with gilt page ends, published by Napoleon Chaix and Company, Paris, 1864; (1) "Aventures de Robert-Robert et de Son Fidele Compagnon Toussant Lavenette (Adventures of Robert-Robert and His Faithful Companion Toussant Lavenette)," by Louis Desnoyers, published by Garnier Freres, Paris, 1853; largest: approx 9.75"h, 7.75"w, 1.75"d, 55lbs 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.*