(lot of 29) French library shelf books, various journals and magazines, history and literature subjects, all with gilt-embossed brown leather binding, most with marbleized cover and end pages, many with raised spine bands, highlights include: (8) custom-bound illustrated journals, all with brown marbleized cover, gilt-banded spines, various publishers and subjects, dates ranging from 1853-1858; (6) "Lisez-Mois Magazine (Read Me Magazine)," published by Jules Tallandier, Paris, (three) volumes I-III of 1929, (three) volumes I-III of 1930; (5) "L'ouvrier: Journal Hebdomadaire Illustre Par Tous les Samedis (Louvrier: Weekly Newspaper Illustrated Every Saturday)," various dates ranging from 1875-1880; largest: approx 15.25"h, 11.75"w, 2.5"d, 118lbs 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.**

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