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Lot 2473

(14) FRENCH LEATHER-BOUND LIBRARY SHELF BOOKS, HISTORY & MEMOIRS

Estimate: $100 - $200
Starting Bid
$80

Bid Increments

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$0 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$50,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
(lot of 15) French library shelf books, all with gilt-embossed green leather binding, including: (7) published by Jean de Bonnot, 1967, comprising (five) Memoires de Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand, Prince de Benevent (Memoirs of Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand, Prince of Benevent)," complete in 5 volumes, (one) "Memoires de Joseph Fouche: Duc d'Otrante Ministre de la Police Generale (Memoir of Joseph Fouche: Duke of Otranto Minister of the General Police)," (one) "Lettres de Talleyrand a Napoleon (Letters from Talleyrand to Napoleon);" (5) "Histoire de la Revolution Francais (History of the French Revolution)," by Jules Michelet, published by Jean de Bonnot, 1974, volumes I-V; largest: approx 8.25"h, 5.5"w, 2"d, 26.5lbs 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.** Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please utilize the ASK A QUESTION tab found in each lot. All lots are sold as-is and where is. No statement regarding age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalog or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. All sales are final, and Austin Auction Gallery does not give refunds based on condition. **Standard treatments assumed on ALL colored gemstones**.  Austin Auction Gallery does not perform any shipping or packing services. WE HAVE A LIST OF SUGGESTED SHIPPERS WHO WILL GLADLY QUOTE YOU PRIOR TO BIDDING. Please visit our webpage for a list of recommended shippers**NOTE: ALL SILVER, JEWELRY & COIN LOTS REALIZING OVER $1,000 MUST BE PAID BY BANK WIRE. CREDIT CARDS ARE NOT ACCEPTED FOR INVOICES EXCEEDING $10,000 UNLESS PRIOR ARRANGEMENTS ARE MADE**

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