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(24) French Leather-Bound Library Shelf Books, 'Les Miserables' & Art

Price realized
$320
Pre-sale estimate
$150 – $350
Hammer price
$250
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 24) French library shelf books, art and fiction, with gilt-embossed leather binding, many with raised spine bands, marbleized cover, including: (3) "Les Miserables (The Wretched)," by Victor Hugo, volumes I-III; (4) "Les Miseres des Enfants Trouves (The Miseries of the Foundlings)," published by A L'Administration de Libraire, Paris; (1) "Titien: L'Oeuvre du Maitre (Titian: Works of the Master)," published by Libraire Hachette and Cie, Paris, 1911, largest: approx 10.75"h, 7 3/8"w, 2 5/8"d, 60.25lbs 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.