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(50) French Leather-Bound Library Shelf Books, Novels, Theatre & Religion

Price realized
$861
Pre-sale estimate
$150 – $350
Hammer price
$700
Category
Books, Manuscripts & Archives
Sold
July 11, 2026
Sale
DAY 2-JULY 2026 | TREASURES FROM THE VAULTS OF A DALLAS DESIGNER PART 2

Lot description

(lot of 50) French library shelf books, various novels, theatre, and religious subjects, many with gilt-embossed leather binding, marbleized cover, raised spine bands, including: (7) "Voyage du jeune Anarchis en Grece (Travels of Anarchis the Younger in Greece)," published by Menard et Desenne, Fils, Paris, 1820, volumes I-VII; (1) "Louis XV et Madame de Pompadour (Louis XV and Madam Pompadour)," published by Calmann-Levy, Paris; (1) "Le Nouveau Testament de Notre Signeur Jesus-Christ, (The New Testament of our Lord Jesus Christ)," published by Chez J. Smith, Imprimeur-Libraire, Paris, 1827; largest: approx 8 1/8"h, 6"w, 1.5"d, 46.75lbs 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.