(20) French & English Leather-Bound Library Shelf Books

Lot description

(lot of 20) French and English library shelf books, various history, religion, and law subjects, all with gilt-embossed tan leather binding, many with raised spine bands and marbleized covers, including: (8) "The Family History of England," printed by William Mackenzie, Glasglow, volumes I-VI with duplicates of volumes II and III, (6) "Histoire des Origines du Christianisme (History of the Origins of Christianity)," by Ernest Renan, published by Calmann Levy, volumes I-VI; (5) "Traite des Societes Anonymes (Treatise on Public Limited Companies)," by Copper Royer, published by En Vente, Paris; largest: approx 10.75"h, 7.75"w, 1.75"d, 57lbs 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.