(12) French Art Nouveau Library Shelf Books, Encyclopedias Of The 20TH Century

Lot description

(lot of 12) French library shelf books: "Encyclopedie Universelle du XXe Siecle (Universal Encyclopedia of the 20th Century)," complete in twelve volumes, each with leather spine, gilt-embossed lettering, inlaid embossed metal plaque to front cover, published by Librarie Nationale, Paris, 1912, many with lifting or loss to leather binding, largest: approx 14"h, 11"w, 2.75"d, 162lbs 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.