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(18) French Leather-Bound Library Shelf Books, History Subjects

Price realized
$98
Pre-sale estimate
$100 – $200
Hammer price
$80
Category
Books, Manuscripts & Archives
Sold
October 31, 2026
Sale
SPECIAL 9AM START-DAY 2- OCTOBER 2026 | EUROPEAN INTERIORS & ESTATE COLLECTIONS

Lot description

(lot of 18) French library shelf books, various history subjects and novels, each with gilt-embossed leather binding, many with marbleized covers, highlights include: (8) "Memoires d'Andre Massena (Memoires of Andre Massena)," by Andre Massena, published by Jean de Bonnot, volumes I-VII and Atlas, 1966-1967; (4) "Histoire de la Revolution Francaise (History of the French Revolution)," by M.A. Thiers, published by Bureau des Publications Illustrees, Paris, volumes I-IV, 1842, largest: approx 12,5"h, 9.75"w, 1"d, 42.5lbs 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.