(46) French Leather-Bound Library Shelf Books, Many Antique

Lot description

(lot of 46) French library shelf books, various geography, history, and religious subjects, all with gilt-embossed leather binding, many with marbleized covers and raised spine bands, highlights include: (13) by Pierre Bonoit, published by Albin Michel, Paris, copyrights ranging from 1921-1956; (9) "Sermons de M. Massillon Eveque de Clermont (Sermons of M. Massillon, Bishop of Clermont)," published by La Veuve Estienne et Fils and Jean Herissant, Paris, dates ranging from 1744-1749; (7) "Memoires Pour Servir l'Histoire de France Sous Napoleon (Memoirs to Serve the History of France Under Napoleon)," by General Gourgaud, published by Firmin Didot, Pere et Fils, Paris, volumes I-VII, 1823; largest: approx 8.5"h, 6"w, 1.5"d, 44lbs 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.