(23) French Leather-Bound Library Shelf Books, History & Dictionaries

Lot description

(lot of 23) French library shelf books, various history, literature, and dictionaries, all with gilt-embossed leather binding and marbleized cover, many with raised spine bands, highlights include: (3) "L'Invasion Allemande Guerre Franco-Allemande de 1870-71 (The German Invasion of the Franco-German War 1870-1871)," by General Boulanger, published by Jules Rouff et Cie., Paris, volumes I-III; (2) "La Grande Guerre: Russes Contre Autrichiens et Allemands (The Great War: Russians Against Austrians and Germans)," by Lieutenant-Adjutant-Major Massard, published by A. Fayard, Paris; (2) dictionaries, both published by Librarie Hachette et Cie., (one) "Dictionnaire de la Langue Francaise (French Language Dictionary)," 1883, (one) "Dictionnaire Francais-Latin (French-Latin Dictionary)," 1863; largest: approx 11.5"h, 8"w, 2"d, 68lbs 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.