(42) French Leather-Bound Library Shelf Books, Encyclopedias & History

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(lot of 42) French library shelf books, encyclopedias, history, and literature subjects, all with gilt-embossed dark green leather binding, many with marbleized covers, highlights include: (29) "Encyclopedie Moderne: Dictionnaire Abrege des Science, des Lettres, des Arts de l'Industrie, de l'Agriculture et du Commerce (Modern Encyclopedia: Abridged Dictionary of Science, Literature, the Arts, Industry, Agriculture, and Commerce)," published by Firmin Didot Freres, Paris, 1861-1862, volumes I-V, IX-XVI, and XVIII-XXVII with multiples in several volumes; (6) "Oeuvres Completes de J. Racine (Complete Works of J. Racine)," by Jean Racine, published by Lefevre Librarie, Paris, 1822, volumes I-VI; (5) "Galerie Historique de la Revolution Francaise (Historic Gallery of the French Revolution)," by M. Albert Maurin, published by Bureau de la Societe des Travailleurs Reunis, Paris, volumes I-V; largest: approx 10.75"h, 7"w, 1.75"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.