(11) 'Works Of Moliere' Antique Library Books, Lacquered Boxes & Barometer

Lot description

(lot of 11) Collection of library and desk articles, including: (8) French library shelf books, "Oeuvres de Moliere (Works of Moliere)," by Moliere (Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, French, 1622-1673), each with gilt-embossed tan leather binding, marbleized end paper and page ends, published by Le Clerc, Paris, 1770, volumes I-VIII, largest: approx 5.75"h, 3.5"w, 1"d; (2) English black lacquered boxes, comprising (one) tea caddy, with parcel-gilt chinoiserie motifs, approx 4.5"h, 3.5"diam; (one) snuff box, with painted male portrait, intact with restoration and hairlines in lacquer, approx 1.5"h, 4.25"diam; (1) Italian wall-hanging barometer, housed in a circular oak frame, approx 7"diam; 6.5lbs 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.