(3) Large Format Books: 'The Art Treasures Of America,' India Proofs, Vols 1-3

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(lot of 3) Books: comprising Volumes 1-3 of "The Art Treasures of America: Being the Choicest Works of Art in the Public and Private Collections of North America," India Proofs, edited by Edward Strahan (pseudonym for Earl Shinn, American,1838–1886), published by George Barrie Publisher, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, copyright 1879, embossed leather binding with gilt lettering and page edges, numerous varied engravings to interior, overall interior with foxing, toning, wear and degradation to leather, approx 17"h, 12 1/8"w, 2.25"d, 33lbs total Provenance: Dallas, Texas: When the madness of collecting collides with connoisseurship 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.