(lot of 35) French library shelf books, various literature, periodicals, and scholarly subjects, most with gilt-embossed dark red leather binding, many with raised spine bands and marbleized end pages, highlights include: (8) "Prestige de L'Academie Francais (Prestige of the French Academy)," collection directed by Maurice Genevoix, published by Vialetay, Paris, (6) "Oeuvres de Rabelais (Works of Rabelais)," volumes I-VI, with grained oxblood leather binding, red satin end pages, gilt page ends, illustrations by Gustave Dore, published by Michel de L'Ormeraie, Paris; (9) "Les Thibaults (The Thibaults)," by Roger Martin du Gard, volumes I-IX, published by Gaston Gallimard, Paris, 1922-1940; (6) "Le Noel: Dieu Protege la France (Christmas: God Protect France)," published by Maison de la Bonne Presse, Paris, dates ranging from 1904-1911; largest: approx 11.5"h, 10"w, 1.5"d, 95lbs 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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