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(50) FRENCH LEATHER-BOUND LIBRARY SHELF BOOKS, THEATER & MEMOIRS

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(lot of 50) French library shelf books, various history, memoirs, drama subjects, and literature, all with gilt-embossed tonal leather binding, many with marbleized covers and end pages, some with raised spine bands, highlights include: (11) published by Jean de Bonnot, most covers with embossed armorial crest inscribed "boutez en avant (push forward)," comprising (seven) "Memoires de la Comtesse du Barri (Memoirs of the Countess of Barri), 1967, volumes I-V with duplicates of volumes I and II, (three) "Memoires de Mr. D'Artagnan (Memoirs of Mr. Artagnan)," 1966, volumes I-III, (one) "Louis de Saint-Simon du et pair de France Parallele (Louis de Saint-Simon, peer of France, Parallel)," 1967; (6) "Theatre de Eugene Scribe (Theatre de Eugene Scribe)," published by Bezou, Paris, 1828-1831, volumes IV-IX; (3) "Histoire de France (History of France)," published by Pourrat Freres, Paris, 1839, volumes II-IV; largest: approx 10.25"h, 7"w, 1.75"d, 67lbs 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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(50) FRENCH LEATHER-BOUND LIBRARY SHELF BOOKS, THEATER & MEMOIRS

Lot 2529

Estimate $150-$350Mar 28, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT

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DAY 2 - SPRING COLLECTIONS FINE AUCTION EVENT

Mar 28, 2026 11:00 AM EDT

Austin, TX, United States

(31) FRENCH LEATHER-BOUND LIBRARY SHELF BOOKS, SCIENCE & PERIODICALS: (lot of 31) French library shelf books, various science, periodicals, and history subjects, all with gilt-embossed leather binding, many with marbleized covers and end pages, highlights include: (3)

2 days Left(31) FRENCH LEATHER-BOUND LIBRARY SHELF BOOKS, SCIENCE & PERIODICALS

(54) FRENCH LEATHER-BOUND LIBRARY SHELF BOOKS, HISTORY & PERIODICALS: (lot of 54) French library shelf books, various political periodicals, history, literature, and religious subjects, all with gilt-embossed leather binding, most with marbleized covers and end pages,

2 days Left(54) FRENCH LEATHER-BOUND LIBRARY SHELF BOOKS, HISTORY & PERIODICALS

(6) FRENCH LEATHER-BOUND LIBRARY SHELF BOOKS, 'LAROUSSE' ENCYCLOPEDIAS: (lot of 6) French library shelf books, illustrated dictionaries and reference tomes, all published by Librarie Larousse, Paris, with gilt-embossed leather binding, marbleized or printed end pages,

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CAST CERAMIC FIGURAL SCULPTURE, BUST OF BEETHOVEN, 17"H: Cast ceramic figural sculpture, Bust of the Classical Composer Beethoven, on integral socle with impressed title plaque, approx 17"h, 11"w, 7"d, 9lbs

2 days LeftCAST CERAMIC FIGURAL SCULPTURE, BUST OF BEETHOVEN, 17"H

ENGLISH FRAMED PUB ADVERTISING MIRROR, COLMAN'S MUSTARD: English framed pub mirror, Colman's Mustard, having wood frame encasing flat mirror plate, central portrait of King George V bordered by gilt trim, approx 37"h, 27"w, 16.5lbs

2 days LeftENGLISH FRAMED PUB ADVERTISING MIRROR, COLMAN'S MUSTARD

FRAMED PUB ADVERTISING MIRROR, COCA COLA CO. ATLANTA GEORGIA: Framed pub mirror, Coca-Cola Company, Atlanta G.A. U.S. Patent Office, having wood frame encasing flat mirror plate, bordered by gilt trim, approx 28.75"h, 47"w, 23.5lbs

2 days LeftFRAMED PUB ADVERTISING MIRROR, COCA COLA CO. ATLANTA GEORGIA

INDONESIAN CARVED & PAINTED ARCHITECTURAL WINDOW FRAME WALL MIRROR: Hand-carved hardwood architectural window-form wall mirror, Indonesia, pierced rectangular frame with running foliate ornamentation, centering dual hinged and spindled doors, revealing flat mirror

2 days LeftINDONESIAN CARVED & PAINTED ARCHITECTURAL WINDOW FRAME WALL MIRROR

LARGE CARVED FLORAL VINE MOTIF WALL MIRROR, 38.75"H: Large carved wood wall mirror, 20th c., frame with floral vine motifs, encasing flat mirror plate, approx 38.75"h, 25"w, 15.75lbs

2 days LeftLARGE CARVED FLORAL VINE MOTIF WALL MIRROR, 38.75"H

(2) BLUE & WHITE TRANSFERWARE STREET SCENE FOOTBATHS: (lot of 2) Decorative blue and white transferware footbaths/ planters, late 20th c., each with transfer street scene motifs, dual side handles, marked Victoria Ware underfoot, largest: approx 6"h,

2 days Left(2) BLUE & WHITE TRANSFERWARE STREET SCENE FOOTBATHS

(2) BLUE & WHITE TRANSFERWARE STREET SCENE FOOTBATHS: (lot of 2) Decorative blue and white transferware footbaths/ planters, late 20th c., each with transfer street scene motifs, dual side handles, marked Victoria Ware underfoot, largest: approx 8.25"h,

2 days Left(2) BLUE & WHITE TRANSFERWARE STREET SCENE FOOTBATHS

(2) ENGLISH VICTORIAN STAFFORDSHIRE MANTEL DOGS: (pair) English Victorian Staffordshire mantel dogs, late 19th/ early 20th c., each modeled as a seated spaniel with leash and collar, with painted features, and remnants of gilt decoration, some

2 days Left(2) ENGLISH VICTORIAN STAFFORDSHIRE MANTEL DOGS

VINTAGE VICTOR AEROPAK METAL-BOUND & CANVAS-CLAD TRAVEL TRUNK: English canvas-clad steamer trunk, Victor Aeropak Luggage, London, early 20th c., trimmed with iron and patinated metal in a painted burgundy finish, gilt corner mounts, equipped with single top

2 days LeftVINTAGE VICTOR AEROPAK METAL-BOUND & CANVAS-CLAD TRAVEL TRUNK

ENGLISH CHARLES J. WITHNELL & SONS PAINT-DECORATED CANVAS SUITCASE: English canvas suitcase/ travel trunk, Charles J. Withnell & Sons, Scarborough, early 20th c., top decorated with later painting depicting a cat seated beside a walkway, open interior revealing

2 days LeftENGLISH CHARLES J. WITHNELL & SONS PAINT-DECORATED CANVAS SUITCASE

LARGE ENGLISH MAHOGANY WRITING SLOPE / LAP DESK: Large English mahogany lap desk / writing slope, late 19th c., having dished pen receptacle, glass ink receptacle concealed by hinged brass access panel, slope front with dual hinged panels,

2 days LeftLARGE ENGLISH MAHOGANY WRITING SLOPE / LAP DESK

ENGLISH MAHOGANY SLANT-LID TABLETOP DESK / WRITING SLOPE: English mahogany writing slope/ slant-lid tabletop desk, early 20th c., hinged writing surface, opening to reveal two drawers with pen and ink receptacles, lock plate marked "RC&S," accompanied by

2 days LeftENGLISH MAHOGANY SLANT-LID TABLETOP DESK / WRITING SLOPE

ENGLISH MAHOGANY WRITING SLOPE / TRAVEL DESK: English mahogany writing slope/ travel desk, early 20th c., rectangular case opening to partial green felt writing surface, concealed storage under either side, fitted with pen and ink receptacles,

2 days LeftENGLISH MAHOGANY WRITING SLOPE / TRAVEL DESK

ENGLISH COROMANDEL SEWING BOX WITH MIRROR & LINED INTERIOR: English Victorian wood sewing/ work box, late 19th c., a gilt metal ornament on the top, mirrored top with letter storage flap, over removable sectioned tray with three covered compartments,

2 days LeftENGLISH COROMANDEL SEWING BOX WITH MIRROR & LINED INTERIOR

VINTAGE GEOMETRIC INLAID WOOD TABLE BOX: Vintage lockable wood table box with geometric inlay and the initials M and D at front, the hinged lid opens to a two section interior, lacks small wood area at one upper corner, box, approx.4" x

2 days LeftVINTAGE GEOMETRIC INLAID WOOD TABLE BOX

ENGLISH OAK OFFICE FILING SYSTEM CABINET / CARD INDEX: English oak card index/ file cabinet, early 20th c., having flat top with four drawers, each having metal pull and data plate, rear panel loose, some small wood losses and wear, in need of repair,

2 days LeftENGLISH OAK OFFICE FILING SYSTEM CABINET / CARD INDEX

ENGLISH BRASS MOUNTED & OAK DOUBLE INKWELL DESK STAND: English oak and brass inkwell desk stand, early 20th c., rectangular stand fitted with single frontal drawer, dual writing instrument receptacles, retaining two glass inkwells, central brass handle,

2 days LeftENGLISH BRASS MOUNTED & OAK DOUBLE INKWELL DESK STAND

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