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DAY 1 - FINE FALL OCTOBER 2025 ANTIQUES & ESTATES AUCTION

Fri, Oct 10, 2025 11:00AM EDT
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Coming this month.. To feature the contents of several local estates to include architectural and lighting from a luxury home, a large selection of bronzes, estate jewelry, antique furnishings, Texas art, Native American jewelry, a special selection of outdoor furniture and much more!
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Lot 1414

(32) FRENCH LEATHER-BOUND LIBRARY SHELF BOOKS, VICTOR HUGO & MOLIERE

Estimate: $150 - $350
Starting Bid
$100

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 32) French library shelf books, Classic novels, memoirs, and literature, all with gilt-embossed red leather binding, many with marbleized covers, gilt page ends, and raised spine bands, including: (24) "Oeuvres Completes de Victor Hugo (Complete Works of Victor Hugo)," published by Alexandre Roussiaux, Paris, 1857-1866, comprising (six) Poetry, (four) Novels, (three) The Rhine, (three) Drama, (three) The Workers of the Sea, (two) Story, (two) The Legend of the Century, (one) Mixed Literature and Philosophy; (5) "Theatre Complet de Jean-Baptiste Poquelin de Moliere (Complete Theater by Jean-Baptiste Poquelin by Moliere)," published by Bibliotheque Francaise, volumes I-V; (3) "Memoires pour Servir a L'Histoire de Mon Temps (Memoirs to Serve the History of My Time)," by M. Guizot, published by Michael Levy Freres, Paris, 1859-1861, volumes II-IV; largest: approx 9.25"h, 6.5"w, 1"d, 65.25lbs 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 do have a list of suggested shippers who gladly provide quotes prior to your bidding. Please visit our webpage for a list of recommended shippers.**NOTE: ALL JEWELRY & COIN LOTS REALIZING OVER $1,000 MUST BE PAID BY BANK WIRE**

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