(31) French Leather-Bound Library Shelf Books, Science & Periodicals

Lot description

(lot of 31) French library shelf books, various science, periodicals, and history subjects, all with gilt-embossed leather binding, many with marbleized covers and end pages, highlights include: (3) "Science et Monde (Science and the World)," edited by the Societe Anonyme de Publications Commerciales, published by R. Chenevier, c.1930s, volumes I-III; (5) "Le Monde Moderne (The Modern World)," published by Albert Quatin, Paris, comprising (two) 1901, volume II and supplement, (one) 1902 (one) 1903, (one) supplement; (4) "Le Magasin Pittoresque (The Picturesque Magazine)," published by Bureaux D'Abonnement et de Vente, Paris, 1834-1839, volumes II, IV, V, and VII; largest: approx 13.5"h, 10.5"w, 2"d, 111lbs 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.