Sold at Austin Auction Gallery

(6) French Leather-Bound Library Shelf Books, 'Larousse' Encyclopedias

Price realized
$128
Pre-sale estimate
$150 – $350
Hammer price
$100
Category
Books, Manuscripts & Archives
Sold
March 28, 2026
Sale
DAY 2 – MARCH 2026 | THE SPRING COLLECTION, FINE AUCTION EVENT

Lot description

(lot of 6) French library shelf books, illustrated dictionaries and reference tomes, all published by Librarie Larousse, Paris, with gilt-embossed leather binding, marbleized or printed end pages, including: (4) "Nouveau Larousse Illustre Dictionnaire Universel Encyclopedique (New Larousse Illustrated Universal Encyclopedic Dictionary)," volumes IV-VI and supplement, (1) "Larousse Medical Illustre (Larousse Medical Illustrated)," copyright 1924, (1) "Larousse Menager Dictionnaire Illustre de la Vie Domestique (Larousse Household Dictionary Illustrated Dictionary of Domestic Life)," copyright 1926, largest: approx 12.75"h, 10"w, 2.75"d, 53.5lbs 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.

This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.