(37) French Leather-Bound Library Shelf Books, History & Theater

Lot description

(lot of 37) French library shelf books, various history and theater subjects, all with gilt-embossed leather binding and marbleized cover, many with raised spine bands, highlights include: (4) "Vie des Grands Hommes (The Lives of Great Men)," by Alphonse Marie Louis de Prat de Lamartine, published by Bureaux du Constitutionnel, Paris, 1885, volumes I-IV; (6) "Remarques Critiques sur Les Oeuvres d'Horace (Critical Remarks on The Works of Horace)," published by Denys Thierry and Claude Barbin, 1683-1689, volumes II-IX, VI-VII, IX-X; (8) "Pieces de Theatre (Plays)," by various authors, all with green marbleized covers, many with green leather binding, largest: approx 9.5"h, 6.5"w, 1.25"d, 46lbs 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.