(21) French Leather-Bound Library Shelf Books, 'L'Illustration' Periodicals

Lot description

(lot of 21) French library shelf books, "L'Illustration: Journal Hebdomadaire Universel (The Illustration: Universal Weekly Newspaper)," each with gilt-embossed leather binding, published by J-J Dubochet, Paris, including: (6) edited by Rene Baschet and Maurice Normand, each signed F. Gifford?, volumes CLV-CLX; (5) edited by Louis Baschet, Rene Baschet, and Gaston Sorbets, volumes CLXX-CLXXI, and CLXVII-CLXXX, (10) edited by Rene Baschet, volumes CXLIII-CLII, largest: approx 15.75"h, 12.5"w, 2"d, 242lbs 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.