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

Lot description

(lot of 54) French library shelf books, various political periodicals, history, literature, and religious subjects, all with gilt-embossed leather binding, most with marbleized covers and end pages, many with raised spine bands, highlights include: (13) "L'Annee Politique (The Political Year)," published by G. Charpentier, Paris, various dates ranging from 1874-1898; (4) by Alphonse de Lamartine, published by Furne, Paris, (two) "Histoire de Girondins (History of the Girondins)," 1858, volumes III and IV, (two) "Histoire de France (History of France)," 1862, volumes XV and XVI; (2) "Histoire de la Musique (History of Music)," published by Librarie Armand Colin, Paris, 1942 and 1939, volumes I-II; largest: approx 10.5"h, 7"w, 2"d, 78lbs 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.