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(10) French Leather-Bound Library Shelf Books, Dictionaries & Illustrated Histories
- Price realized
- $123
- Pre-sale estimate
- $150 – $350
- Hammer price
- $100
- Category
- Books, Manuscripts & Archives
- Sold
- October 30, 2026
- Sale
- SPECIAL 9AM START- DAY 1 - OCTOBER 2026 | EUROPEAN INTERIORS & ESTATE COLLECTIONS
Lot description
(lot of 10) French library shelf books, each with gilt-embossed leather binding, including: (8) "Nouveau Larousse Illustre Dictionnaire Universel Encyclopedique (New Larousse Illustrated Encyclopedic Dictionary)," published by Librarie Larousse, Paris, volumes 1-7 and supplement; (2) "Histoire Illustre De La Litterature Francaise (Illustrated History of French Literature)," by Gustave Lanson, published by Librairie Hachette, volumes I-II, largest: approx 15.75"h, 12.25"w, 2.75"d, 110lbs 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.
