(36) French Leather-Bound Library Shelf Books, History Subjects

Lot description

(lot of 36) French library shelf books, various literature and history subjects, most with gilt-embossed leather binding, many with raised spine bands and marbleized cover, highlights include: (2) "Vie de Jeanne D'Arc (Life of Joan of Arc)," by Alain-Rene Lesage, published by Manzi Joyant et Cie, 1908, volumes I-II; (1) "Le Meiller des Mondes (Brave New World)," by Alduous Huxley, published by Librairie Plon, Paris, 1970; (1) "La Fin Tragique du Marechal Ney (The Tragic End of Marshal Ney)," by Pierre Bouchardon, published by Hachette, Paris, 1925; largest: approx 9"h, 6"w, 2.25"d, 54.5lbs 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.