(40) French Leather-Bound Library Shelf Books, Academia & History

Lot description

(lot of 40) French library shelf books, various literature, religious, historical, musical, and academic subjects, most with leather binding, marbleized cover or end pages, raised spine bands, some custom-bound, highlights include: (15) "Histoire Universelle (World Histories)," by Cesar Cantu, published by Firmin Didot Freres, Paris, 1849, volumes II-III, V-XV, XVII, XIX; (11) various works by Georges Courteline, including "Les Femmes d'Amis (The Wives of Friends)," and "Un Client Serieux (A Serious Customer)," in a series published by Ernest Flammarion, 1929; (1) "Essai sur la Physiologie Humaine (Essay on Human Physiology)," by MM. G. Grimaud and V.C. Durocher, published by Raymond Publishing House, Paris, 1825; largest: approx 11.75"h, 9"w, 2"d, 66lbs 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.