This collection includes the following titles:
• Causeries Du Lundi - Tome Quinzième by C.A. Sainte-Beuve — Published by Garnier Frères, Paris c late 19th century, Troisième Édition
• Le Barbier de Séville / Eugénie by Caron de Beaumarchais — Published by Librairie des Bibliophiles / E. Flammarion, Paris c1900
• Le Rosaire by Florence L. Barclay — Published by Payot, Paris 1941, translated from English by E. de Saint-Segond
• Le Jugement de Dieu by Henri Troyat — Published by Librairie Plon, Paris c1941, Prix Goncourt 1938 noted to title page
• La Vie de Disraëli by André Maurois — Published by Librairie Gallimard, Paris 1931, illustrated biography edition
• Le Fiacre No. 13 - III: L'Orpheline by Xavier de Montépin — Published by Librairie Dentu, Paris c late 19th century
"An attractive and highly decorative mixed collection of French literary and historical works dating from the late 19th century through to the early-mid 20th century, bound in a variety of leather, quarter leather, cloth, and marbled board bindings. This eclectic six-volume lot offers wonderful old-world shelf appeal, featuring richly gilt spines, traditional French bindings, marbled papers, and classic Parisian publishing from respected houses including Gallimard, Garnier Frères, Flammarion, Payot, Plon, and Dentu. A visually engaging assortment ideal for decorative library display, French language study, or collectors of continental literature and antique bindings.
Condition is varied throughout, ranging from good antique condition to heavily worn examples with rubbing, scuffing, foxing, edge wear, fading, and spine deterioration consistent with age and use. The Xavier de Montépin volume displays heavier external wear and rubbing to boards and spine, while the remaining books retain strong decorative appeal with handsome leather and marbled bindings. Overall, a charming and atmospheric collection of French literary history with excellent visual presentation, ideal for admirers of antique European libraries, French fiction, and decorative continental bindings."
