(22) French Leather-Bound Library Shelf Books, Periodicals & History

Lot description

(lot of 22) French library shelf books, various periodicals, theater, and historical subjects, each with leather binding, marbleized cover or end pages, raised spine bands, and cloth bookmarks, some custom-bound, highlights include: (5) "Lectures pour Tous (Readings for All)" magazine, compilations from 1906-1909, published by Hachette, Paris; (4) "Histoire De La France Contemporaine 1871-1900 (History of Contemporary France 1871-1900)," published by Ancienne Librairie Furne, Paris, 1880, volumes I-IV; largest: approx 11.5"h, 7.75"w, 2.25"d, 103lbs 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.