Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
(36) French Leather-Bound Library Shelf Books BY Victor Hugo
- Price realized
- $923
- Pre-sale estimate
- $150 – $350
- Hammer price
- $750
- Category
- Books, Manuscripts & Archives
- Sold
- September 26, 2026
- Sale
- DAY 2- SEPTEMBER 2026 | FROM VERSAILLES TO THE SOUTHWEST PREMIER AUCTION EVENT
Lot description
(lot of 36) French library shelf books, by Victor Hugo, all with gilt-embossed red leather spine and marbleized cover, published by Librairie L. Hebert, 1880-1883, various fragmented volumes including "Poesie (Poetry)," "Roman (Novels)," and "Drame (Drama)," largest: approx 9.5"h, 6.75"w, 1.75"d, 92lbs 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.