(35) French Leather-Bound Library Shelf Books, Military History & Biography

Lot description

(lot of 35) French library shelf books, various military history and biography subjects, most with gilt-embossed leather binding, many with raised spine bands and marbleized cover, highlights include: (2) "De Gaulle Mon Pere (De Gaulle My Father)," by Phillippe De Gaulle, volumes I-II, published by Librairie Plon, Paris, 2003; (1) "Dien-Bien-Phu, L'Affaire (Battle of Dien-Bien-Phu)," by Roger Delpey, published by Editions de la Pensee Moderne, Paris, 1974; (1) "La Ronde de Nuit (The Night Watch)," by SEM (alias for artist Georges Goursat), published by Artheme Fayard & Cie, Paris, 1923; largest: approx 10"h, 6.5"w, 2.25"d, 45.25lbs 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.