(53) French Leather-Bound Library Shelf Books, Some Signed

Lot description

(lot of 53) French library shelf books, various literature and drama subjects, most with gilt-embossed leather binding, many with raised spine bands, marbleized covers, and deckled edges, highlights include: (2) works by Roger Vercel, each author signed with sentiment on second title page, published by Albin Michel, Paris, (one) "L'Ile des Revenants (The Island of the Revenants)" 1954, (one) "Ete Indian (Indian Summer)," 1956; (20) titles by Pierre Benoit, in (two) sets, published by Albin Michel, Paris, 1923-1943; (4) "Oeuvres de Moliere (Works by Moliere)," by Moliere (pen name of Jean-Baptiste Poquelin), published by L. Aime-Martin, Paris, 1837, Volumes I-IV; largest: approx 9.25"h, 6 1/8"w, 1.5"d, 47lbs 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.*