(16) French Leather-Bound Library Shelf Books, Theatre, Dictionaries, & Museum Guides

Lot description

(lot of 16) French library shelf books, dictionaries, theatre, and museum guides, all with gilt-embossed red leather binding, many with raised spine bands, marbleized covers, including: (4) "Nouveau Dictionnaire National (New National Dictionary)," published by Garnier Freres, Libraires Editeurs, Paris, volumes I-IV; (6) "Lex Musees Chez Soi (Museums at Home)," published by L. Boulanger, Libraire Editeur, I-IV; (5) "L'Illustration Theatre (The Artwork of Theatre)," published by Goupil and Cie, Paris; largest: approx 12.75"h, 10"w, 2 1/8"d, 73.5lbs 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.