Collection of Six Antique Muted Mauve French Books, 1819
Dating to 1819, this collection includes six nonconsecutive volumes from the French edition of Œuvres complètes de Ch. Rollin — Histoire ancienne. Each retains its muted mauve paper binding, printed spine label and beautifully irregular rag-paper pages.
• Published in Paris by Audot, Libraire
• Six nonconsecutive volumes: I, II, IV, XI, XII and XIII
• Written in French
• Original paper bindings and printed spine labels
• Sold together as one collection
These books show substantial wear consistent with more than two centuries of age, including losses and separation to the paper bindings, worn edges, and staining. Please review all photographs carefully.
Beautiful displayed upright, stacked or incorporated into a collection of early French books and documents.