(49) French Leather-Bound Library Shelf Books, History & Non-Fiction

Lot description

(lot of 49) French library shelf books, various history, non-fiction, and philosophy topics, all with gilt-embossed leather binding, most with marbleized covers, many with raised spine bands, highlights include: (8) "Les Thibault (The Thibaults)," by Roger Martin du Gard, published by Librarie Gallimard, copyrights ranging from 1922-1940, volumes II-IX; (2) "Encyclopedie Moderne, ou Dictionnaire Abrege des Sciences, des Lettres, des Arts (Modern Encyclopedia, or Abridges Dictionary of the Sciences, Literature, and Arts)," by M. Courtin (Eustache Marie Pierre Marc Antoine Courtin), published by the Bureau of the Encyclopedia, Paris, 1825, volumes V and VII; (10) "Revue des Deux Mondes (Review of the Two Worlds)," published by Bureau de la Revue des Deux Mondes, Paris, various dates ranging from 1896-1901, volumes I-III, CXXXII, CXXXVII, CXLII, CXLIIX-CXLIX, CLII, and CLV; largest: approx 10.5"h, 7"w, 1.25"d, 84lbs 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.