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DAY 2- AUGUST 2026 | SUMMER SIGNATURE ESTATES & EUROPEAN ANTIQUES

Sat, Aug 22, 2026 11:00AM EDT
  2026-08-22 11:00:00 2026-08-22 11:00:00 America/New_York Austin Auction Gallery Austin Auction Gallery : DAY 2- AUGUST 2026 | SUMMER SIGNATURE ESTATES & EUROPEAN ANTIQUES https://bid.austinauction.com/auctions/austin/day-2--august-2026-summer-signature-estates-european-antiques-24158
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Lot 2510

(16) FRENCH RED LEATHER-BOUND LIBRARY SHELF BOOKS, DICTIONARIES & RELIGION

Estimate: $100 - $200
Starting Bid
$80

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$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 16) French library shelf books, dictionaries and theological subjects, all with gilt-embossed red leather binding, most with marbleized covers, many with raised spine bands, highlights include: (5) "Dictionnaire de la Langue Francaise (Dictionary of the French Language)," edited by E. Little, published by Librarie Hachette et Cie., 1878, volumes I-IV and supplement; (4) "Cathechisme de Perseverance (Catechism of Perseverance)," by Mgr. Gaume, published by Gaume Feres et J. Duprey, 1868, volumes I-IV; (4) "Theologia Moralis Universa (Universal Moral Theology)," by Auctore Petro Scavini, published by Apud Lecoffre Filium et Socios, 1867, volumes I-IV; largest: approx 13"h, 10"w, 2.5"d, 68.5lbs 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.  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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