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(32) French Leather-Bound Library Shelf Books, Works Of Alexandre Dumas

Price realized
$768
Pre-sale estimate
$150 – $350
Hammer price
$600
Category
Books, Manuscripts & Archives
Sold
August 23, 2026
Sale
DAY 3-AUGUST 2026 | SUMMER SIGNATURE ESTATES & EUROPEAN ANTIQUES

Lot description

(lot of 32) French library shelf books, "Oeuvres de Alexandre Dumas (Works of Alexandre Dumas)," by Alexandre Dumas, each having tan leather binding with gilt-embossed lettering and fleur-de-lis motifs, color illustrations by Saint-Justh, published by Boutan-Marguin, 1965, various titles, largest: approx 8.75"h, 6.5"w, 1.75"d, 53lbs 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.