Antique French Books

Group of 14 Antique Leather Bound Books, 19th Century. Books are in different languages and sizes

Group of 12 Antique Leather Bound Books, 19th Century. Books are in different languages and sizes

A beautifully curated set of three antique French books bound in vellum, showcasing the understated elegance and craftsmanship of centuries past.

Lot of 100 beautifully covered French classics books. Unusual paisley printed suede in assorted designs and color.

Antique Rolled Books
$50/each

Antique Rolled Books
$50/each

Les vies des Homme illustres de Plutarque / The lives of Illustrious Men of Plutarch - year 1778- Leather binding volumes 1-12. Rare volumes in fair condition, the corners have wear....

Antique Decorative Books. 3 books per pack.
$125/pack of 3

Antique Decorative Books. 3 books per pack.
$125/pack of 3

A collection of twenty-two volumes of the works of Moliére and Saint-Simon. This set of books are bound in leather with gold lettering stating the author and respective volume. Writt...

This antique set of six books from France, which were published in Amsterdam, retain their original vellum bindings and will make fabulous decorative objects.

Set of 4 antique leather bound books Dalloz Jurisprudence from 1862 Measures: 6.75"W(All of them together) x 9"D x 10.75"H Coloring is faded black almost has a deep green coloring....

A collection of sixteen French history volumes by M. LeCount de Lacépede.

A collection of ten volumes of works by Alfred de Musset. This set of books are bound in leather with gold lettering stating the author, title, and respective volume. Written in 1846...

Written in France from 1850, this set details the history of England.

A collection of eight leather bound volumes on the Girondins by French author Alphonse de Lamartine. This set of books have marbled paper front and back covers stamped with gold tool...

Available in various sizes, these circa 1900s French accounting journals are decorative and generously sized with rich green bindings. Measurements shown are for the journal shown. P...

This is an antique design catalogue, Art Industriel. A French, soft cover lithography architectural folio, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840. Established in 1829, Hen...

Antique French Furniture by F. Lewis Hinckley. New York: Crown Publishers, Inc., 1967. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. 214 pp.

The large presses such as this were used in banks or libraries and were used to bind large documents and books which required significant force. This model, with brass accents is fro...

This is a delightful antique edition of Baedeker's South Eastern France guide book, complete with superb fold-out maps, centre-fold maps and informative text. A bound and intact late...

Two containers made from antique velum books. They are triangular in shape, each adorned with a faded golden design against a lighter background. The diamond-shaped central motif, b...

This antique paper binding press was forged in 19th century France. The classic "Presse a Relier" made of solid iron is almost square in shape with a screw hole to attach it to the t...

This is an antique copy of Baedeker’s Paris and its Environs, a bound and illustrated travel guide book, presented in its intact, original order with only light markings. A superb ex...

We purchased two huge bookcases from a French Monastery school formed in the late 1800’s that just closed its doors and along with hundreds of mineral specimens and fossils were seve...

This secret compartment books box is made from four 18th century books that have been stacked on top of each other. The top three books are Latin-French dictionaries entitled Diction...

A 19th Century Set of Antique Books Bound as a Leather Box

Antique French Walnut display cabinet. Books are not included.

Gorgeous walnut carved 19th century bust mounted on two antique leather books and french wired into a lamp.

Set of antique books dating from the 19th century. From an old protestant library near Le Havre in France.

"Lot of four 18th and 19th century French language hard cover books / novels, dating from 1768 to 1884. Set includes: - 1768 – Les Characteres de Monsieur de la Bruyere (The Char...

"Revue des deux mondes" Mid-19th century to early 20th century. 4 yards available Price is per yard Measures: H 9"5/8 x D 6"5/16 x W approximate 2".

"Set of two rare 18th century French language leather bound hard cover books, representing portions of the Christian Bible’s Old and New Testaments. - 1713 - Le Nouveau Testament De...

A rare set of 15 French decorative antique leather-bound library books.

The early 18th century typeface is embellished by some beautiful drawings throughout all books. These rare large scale antique French leather books will be a wonderful addition to an...

Library of Christian youth approved by Mgr. the Archbishop of Tours French Antique Youth Library Book Bibliotheque Jeunesse Chretienne. 1925, antique Very beautiful French book, illu...

Antique 19th century French cast iron book press French, 19th century Dimensions: Height 48cm, width 37cm, depth 32cm Crafted from strong cast iron, this beautiful piece is a bo...

A large dated 1769 parchment paper dictionary book. Printed in 18th century Paris, France. "DICTIONNAIRE de la LANGUE FRANCOISE ancien et moderne".

This cast iron piece, known as a book press, was originally used in banks or libraries used to bind documents and books with significant force. This model, from France, dates to the ...

This is an antique world atlas, the Atlas Classique de Geographie Moderne, Moyen-Age et Anciennce. A French language, folio bound cartography reference book, dating to the Victorian ...

Great set of leather bindings for decoration Gilt tooled Greek travel interest The measurement below relates to the 7 books.

Set of 5 antique French Clarisse Harlowe paper back volumes by Samuel Richardson Author Samuel Richardson Country England Release date 1748 Volumes 3,4,5,9,12 We loved the bea...

"Three volume set of mid 19th century hard cover books featuring marbled boards / page edges and leather spines. - 1848 / 1849 – The French Revolutions from 1789 to 1849 – by T.W. R...

Tara Shaw Antiques - Beautiful large antique leather and iron covered song book. "Gradual Romain Conforme Au Missel" Printed Paris, France.The Gradual is a Catholic liturgical book w...

This magnificent small velvet Notebook/ purse has been used as a carnet de bal, a dance card holder. It is decorated with elegant gold embossed Initials and scroll ornaments. The vi...

Wonderful bookstand that folds flat with adjustable levels for the best angle. Great for books and could also work great to display art. 1800's The stand is only 2 7/8"H when folded...

A superb matching pair of moulded and sculpted wood bedside cabinets. Each has a shaped and polished top, with a slim and intricately decorated trinket drawer below. Fluted supports ...

Colorful set of antique faux books, circa 1850's. Separate book boxes; the lids lift off each one for vertical storage of treasures or documents in office, library, or curiosity ...

This 18th century decorative box hides a hand-painted gilt liqueur set inside hollowed leather-bound books. A delightful desk or bar accessory for historical and liquor enthusiasts, ...

Antique books. Three volumes. A popular history of France.

The History of the French Revolution, by Louis A. Theirs, Published: Philadelphia. 1894, J.B. Lippincott Company. Five volumes. Bound in three quarter blue morocco, spine gilt in gol...

100's of Leather Bond Antique Books ( 130 available)

Vellum books written in old Latin from a Franciscan library. 6 available at $750 each. To see more items from Foxglove Antiques, please visit our website: www.foxgloveantiques.com

Associated with a series of antique French-language books, with leather covers, all from the same writer: Sir Walter Scott.

Bundles of great old French books bundled and tied with natural twine. Perfect for filling bookcases. Priced per bundle.

A large industrial antique cast iron and brass book press, French, circa 1900. Sturdy iron build with lightly molded square base, two stout posts joined by a thick lintel, and iron p...

This is an antique book, Bones & I by George Whyte-Melville. An English language, bound novel, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. First published in 1868, Bones & I i...

Set of old books dating from the 19th century. From an old protestant library near Le Havre in France. These beautiful books are perfect to fill a nice library. Sizes may vary.

Set of old books dating from the 19th century. From an old protestant library near Le Havre in France. These books are called  « Life of Jean Wesley ». These beautiful books are perf...

Nice collection of three extremely weathered vellum books, Spain 18th century. Weathered and small losses. H:20-30cm W:3-5,5cm D:14-21cm . More photo's are available on request.

Handsomely bound in full calf, this is the scarce complete ten volume first edition of Sir Archibald Alison's impressive study of European history. The scarce first edition of this ...

Set of old books dating from the 19th century. From an old protestant library near Le Havre in France. These books are entitled "Histoire du protestantisme français" (History of Fren...

This rare Set of two Pictures framed in Gold plated ormulu frames is a must-have for Dollhouse and Doll collectors and enthusiasts alike. With its beautiful intricate design, it is s...

This is antique copy of Ovid's Art of Love. An English translation of a Roman elegy, dating to the Regency period, dated 1824. Originally written in Latin in 2 AD, Ars Amatoria - A...

Extensive collection of 19th century leather bound books, priced per book, various colors, sizes, most with embossed gilt decoration. This is just a partial offering of what we have,...

Collection of assorted leather bound books. Please note these are priced per book and we have a very large inventory of leather bound books, mostly decorative and in other languages....

Gilt leather bound sturdy / library room complete collection set. The set include twenty 28 volumes. Funk & Wagnalls, New Encyclopedia. Each book is in great condition. Minor wear co...

Set of old religious books dating from the 19th century. From an old protestant library near Le Havre in France. These books are called " Sermons ". These beautiful books are perfect...

A collection of 23 Danish decorative antique leather-bound library books. The books are wrapped in leather-bound covers and are comprised of a selection of warm tones and gold leaf p...

This outstanding Tonnerre stone fireplace is a masterpiece of the first French Renaissance. It was sculpted in 1534, under the reign of King François the 1st for Philippe Merlan (150...

L'Illustration was started as a newspaper by Edouard Charton in Paris on March 4th, 1843. It was the first illustrated newspaper in the country and the first to use photographs. Foll...