Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
(48) French Leather-Bound Library Shelf Books, Works Of Victor Hugo
- Price realized
- $584
- Pre-sale estimate
- $200 – $400
- Hammer price
- $475
- Category
- Books, Manuscripts & Archives
- Sold
- October 30, 2026
- Sale
- SPECIAL 9AM START- DAY 1 - OCTOBER 2026 | EUROPEAN INTERIORS & ESTATE COLLECTIONS
Lot description
(lot of 48) French library shelf books, "Oeuvres Completes de Victor Hugo (Complete Works of Victor Hugo)," by Victor Hugo, each with gilt-embossed red leather binding, marbleized cover and raised spine bands, published by J. Hetzel and Company and A. Quantin and Company, Paris, volumes I-XLVIII, 1880-1885, largest: approx 9.5"h, 6"w, 1.5"d, 121lbs 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.
