(31) French Leather-Bound Library Shelf Books, Theater & Non-Fiction

Lot description

(lot of 31) French library shelf books, various non-fiction, history, and theater subjects, many with gilt-embossed leather binding, marbleized covers, and raised spine bands, highlights include: (5) "Oeuvres Completes Illustrees de Edmond Rostand (The Complete Illustrated Works of Edmond Rostand)," by Edmond Eugene Alexis Rostand, published by Librairie Pierre Ladittee et Cie, 1910-1911; (4) "Histoire de France par Anquetil (The History of France by Anquetil)," by Louis-Pierre Anquetil, published by J. Poulain et Cie, volumes I-XVIII; (8) "Les Chef-D'Oeuvre de L'Esprit (Masterpieces of the Mind)," by various authors, illustrated with offset lithographs, all with figural gilt-embossed spine, published by Editions Jules Tallandier, largest: approx 12.5"h, 9.5"w, 1.5"d, 93lbs 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.