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French Secretaire Cabinet With Leather Bound Doors And Drawers
French Secretaire Cabinet With Leather Bound Doors And Drawers

French Secretaire Cabinet With Leather Bound Doors And Drawers

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The top with three curved drawers over double doors with French leather bound book spines, 18th century. Opening to a chinoiserie wall papered interior with one shelf (worn).

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Secretaires

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paper

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Madame BOVARY Book in French by G. Flaubert Leather bound 1928 edition Paris
Madame BOVARY Book in French by G. Flaubert Leather bound 1928 edition Paris

Madame BOVARY Book in French by G. Flaubert Leather bound 1928 edition Paris

Located in Boston, MA

This 'ÉDITION DÉFINITIVE', edited by Eugene FASQUELLE in Paris. Good condition except for some spots on the inside cover. Don't think it's been used. Clean pages - see photos. Rare....

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1920s French Book and Adaptations

Victor Hugo Les Misérables in French - Leather Bound Antique Title 5 volumes
Victor Hugo Les Misérables in French - Leather Bound Antique Title 5 volumes

Victor Hugo Les Misérables in French - Leather Bound Antique Title 5 volumes

Located in Boston, MA

Direct from France, ships from Boston. Like Les Mis? Read French? This will make the best gift for your bookshelf or for your loved one. Seems to be 1862 1st edition - see 2nd photo...

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1860s French Book and Adaptations

Les Confessions French Antique Books by J-J ROUSSEAU Leather Bound 3 Volumes
Les Confessions French Antique Books by J-J ROUSSEAU Leather Bound 3 Volumes

Les Confessions French Antique Books by J-J ROUSSEAU Leather Bound 3 Volumes

Located in Boston, MA

Edition Jules Tallendier. Jean-Jacquard ROUSSAU's LES CONFESSIONS in 3 tomes. Overall very good condition considering its age (published somewhere between 1900 and 1915). Don't thin...

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1910s French Book and Adaptations

SILK LINED STORAGE BOX DISGUISED AS A LEATHER BOUND BOOK
SILK LINED STORAGE BOX DISGUISED AS A LEATHER BOUND BOOK

SILK LINED STORAGE BOX DISGUISED AS A LEATHER BOUND BOOK

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H 14 in W 10.25 in D 2.5 in

SILK LINED STORAGE BOX DISGUISED AS A LEATHER BOUND BOOK

Located in San Francisco, CA

A french leather bound box in the form of a book; pine construction with tooled leather and faux painted ends; two ornate pewter clasps ; lined in red silk. good condition ; Age and ...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Boxes

THREE DRAWER STORAGE BOX DISGUISED AS A LEATHER BOUND BOOK
THREE DRAWER STORAGE BOX DISGUISED AS A LEATHER BOUND BOOK

THREE DRAWER STORAGE BOX DISGUISED AS A LEATHER BOUND BOOK

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H 12.5 in W 6.5 in D 3.25 in

THREE DRAWER STORAGE BOX DISGUISED AS A LEATHER BOUND BOOK

Located in San Francisco, CA

In wood & tooled leather with 3 small compartments down the spine; faux painted edges; wear and distress to finish and box;
some worm holes

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Decorative Objects

French Leather Bound Book Form Whiskey Set with Crystal Glasses, 20th Century
French Leather Bound Book Form Whiskey Set with Crystal Glasses, 20th Century

French Leather Bound Book Form Whiskey Set with Crystal Glasses, 20th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

This unusual antique whiskey service set is in the form of 3 large stacked books. It is a “trompe l’oeil’ for hiding a set of six crystal whiskey glasses! The books are covered in re...

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20th Century French Barware

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Mid-19th Century French Leather Bound Book Box with Six Old Fashioned Glasses
Mid-19th Century French Leather Bound Book Box with Six Old Fashioned Glasses

Mid-19th Century French Leather Bound Book Box with Six Old Fashioned Glasses

Located in Dallas, TX

For a interesting bar accessory, look no further than this colorful antique Faux-book "Cave à Liqueur". Crafted in France, circa 1860, the liquor box is shaped like four antique book...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Barware

Materials

Leather, Glass

19th c. Leather Bound  Book/Box
19th c. Leather Bound  Book/Box

19th c. Leather Bound Book/Box

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H 21.25 in W 20.5 in D 3.5 in

19th c. Leather Bound Book/Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

19th c. Leather Bound Book/Box

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Boxes

Materials

Silver

Blum's Vogue Leather-Bound Book Box Tantalus
Blum's Vogue Leather-Bound Book Box Tantalus

Blum's Vogue Leather-Bound Book Box Tantalus

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H 7 in W 11.5 in D 8.75 in

Blum's Vogue Leather-Bound Book Box Tantalus

Located in Astoria, NY

Blum's Vogue Leather-Bound Book Box Tantalus, interior compartment marked "Made in France / For / Blum's Vogue / Chicago", with decanter and four small glasses, each with gilt decora...

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20th Century French Barware

Materials

Leather, Glass, Paper

Set of 27 Latin Leather-Bound Book on Theology
Set of 27 Latin Leather-Bound Book on Theology

Set of 27 Latin Leather-Bound Book on Theology

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H 11 in W 64.25 in D 3.13 in

Set of 27 Latin Leather-Bound Book on Theology

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A collection of 25 volumes on theology by R. P. Francisci Suarez. This set of books are bound in leather with gold lettering, 1856-1861, Opera Omnia details universal natural theolog...

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Antique 19th Century French Other Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Mid-20th Century Leather Bound Book with Gold Tooling about Napoleon Bonaparte
Mid-20th Century Leather Bound Book with Gold Tooling about Napoleon Bonaparte

Mid-20th Century Leather Bound Book with Gold Tooling about Napoleon Bonaparte

Located in Fayetteville, AR

A chronicle of the feats of Napoleon Bonaparte and his Imperial Guard, this mid-20th century leather bound book written in French features a green leather front and back with a cogna...

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Vintage 1950s Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Collection of Three Leather Bound False Books
Collection of Three Leather Bound False Books

Collection of Three Leather Bound False Books

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H 11.42 in W 9.06 in D 7.09 in

Collection of Three Leather Bound False Books

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Set of three French Notaires leather bound false books or book safes.

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Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes

Pair of French Nightstands
Pair of French Nightstands

Pair of French Nightstands

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H 29 in W 18 in D 12 in

Pair of French Nightstands

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 1920s French nightstands, mahogany veneer and leather bound book spines on the front top compartment door. 29" height, 18" wide, 12" deep

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Early 20th Century French Night Stands

19th Century French Leather Bound Book Titled "Napoleon Ier" by Roger Peyre
19th Century French Leather Bound Book Titled "Napoleon Ier" by Roger Peyre

19th Century French Leather Bound Book Titled "Napoleon Ier" by Roger Peyre

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique history book was published in Paris in 1888; titled "Napoleon I et Son Temps" (Napoleon during his time), the leather bound publication depicts the life of Napoleon Bona...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

19th Century French Leather-Bound Book Liquor Box with 8 Shot Glasses and Carafe
19th Century French Leather-Bound Book Liquor Box with 8 Shot Glasses and Carafe

19th Century French Leather-Bound Book Liquor Box with 8 Shot Glasses and Carafe

Located in Dallas, TX

For an interesting bar accessory, look no further than this unique "Cave à Liqueur". Crafted in France, circa 1860, the antique liquor cave is shaped like four antique books stacked ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Barware

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Crystal

Unique Antique Book Letter Box – 19th-Century Leather-Bound Spines
Unique Antique Book Letter Box – 19th-Century Leather-Bound Spines

Unique Antique Book Letter Box – 19th-Century Leather-Bound Spines

Located in Hamburg, DE

This exceptional antique letter box is a one-of-a-kind piece crafted in the 20th century from genuine 19th-century leather-bound books. The richly detailed book spines, with their em...

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Vintage 1970s French Belle Époque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century French Embossed Leather Bound Book Box with Six Old Fashion Glasses
Mid-Century French Embossed Leather Bound Book Box with Six Old Fashion Glasses

Mid-Century French Embossed Leather Bound Book Box with Six Old Fashion Glasses

Located in Dallas, TX

For a wonderful Father's Day gift, or an interesting bar accessory, look no further than this unique "Cave à Liqueur". Crafted in France, circa 1970, the antique liquor cave is shape...

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Mid-20th Century French Barware

Materials

Leather, Glass

Leather Bound Book Set of Seven by Barthelemy with Letter , Paris, c. 1840
Leather Bound Book Set of Seven by Barthelemy with Letter , Paris, c. 1840

Leather Bound Book Set of Seven by Barthelemy with Letter , Paris, c. 1840

Located in Ross, CA

A seven book series by Jean-Jacques Barthelemy titled "Voyage du Jeune Anacharsis". The books have Leather spines with gilt lettering, which is in French was published in Paris in 1...

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Antique 1840s French French Provincial Books

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Leather, Paper

Jacques Adnet Leather Bound Book Carousel Lamp
Jacques Adnet Leather Bound Book Carousel Lamp

Jacques Adnet Leather Bound Book Carousel Lamp

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Rare Adnet leather bound book carousel stitched leather lamp.

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Leather

Pair of Hollow painted and leather bound book tables
Pair of Hollow painted and leather bound book tables

Pair of Hollow painted and leather bound book tables

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Hollow painted and leather bound book tables
"Table of Books" book tables with hinged opening

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French Side Tables

Pascal Pia's Baudelaire Leather-Bound Book with Etchings, Nudes
Pascal Pia's Baudelaire Leather-Bound Book with Etchings, Nudes

Pascal Pia's Baudelaire Leather-Bound Book with Etchings, Nudes

Located in San Francisco, CA

Pia's "A Une Courtisane," poeme inedit de Charles Baudelaire. Publie d'apres le manuscrit original et orne de huit eaux-fortes par CREIXAMS. Magnificently bound in leather with sil...

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20th Century French Art Deco Books

French Leather Bound Book L' Illustration, 1940
French Leather Bound Book L' Illustration, 1940

French Leather Bound Book L' Illustration, 1940

Located in Austin, TX

A hard bound book with red leather spine and marbled paper on the cover including issues of the weekly French newspaper L'Illustration from January to May 1940.

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Vintage 1940s French Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

French Red Leather Bound Book- L'Illustration 1927
French Red Leather Bound Book- L'Illustration 1927

French Red Leather Bound Book- L'Illustration 1927

Located in Austin, TX

A hard bound book with red leather spine including issues of the weekly French newspaper L'Illustration for the year 1927.

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Vintage 1920s French Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Late 19th Century Stationery Box - France - Leather Bound Trompe-l’œil Book Form
Late 19th Century Stationery Box - France - Leather Bound Trompe-l’œil Book Form

Late 19th Century Stationery Box - France - Leather Bound Trompe-l’œil Book Form

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Charming late 19th-century French stationery or letter box, cleverly designed in the form of a stack of antique leather-bound books. This trompe-l’œil piece was crafted with great at...

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Antique 1890s French Decorative Boxes

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Leather

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French Leather Bound Book For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the French leather bound book you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each French leather bound book for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and paper. Find 168 options for an antique or vintage French leather bound book now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the French leather bound book you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A French leather bound book made by modern designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. A well-made French leather bound book has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Kenneth Cobonpue, Maitland Smith and Jacques Adnet are consistently popular.

How Much is a French Leather Bound Book?

Prices for a French leather bound book can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $22 and can go as high as $996,566, while the average can fetch as much as $1,100.