(59) French Leather-Bound Library Shelf Books, Bossuet & Flaubert

Lot description

(lot of 59) French library shelf books, theology, drama, and literature subjects, all with gilt-embossed leather binding and marbleized cover, including: (48) "Oeuvres Completes de Bossuet (Complete Works of Bossuet)," by Jacques-Benigne Bossuet, published by Beauce-Rusand, Paris, various volumes, dates ranging from 1825-1828; (11) "Oeuvres Completes de Gustave Flaubert (Complete Works of Gustave Flaubert)," by Gustave Flaubert, all with gilt page ends, published by Louis Conard, Paris, volumes I-IX, accompanied by "Theatre" and "La Tentation de Saint Antoine," 1926-1933, largest: approx 8.25"h, 5.75"w, 2"d, 56lbs 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.