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Mid-Century French Leather Bound Gilt Embossed Books Complete Work, Set of 24

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Decorate a study bookcase or a library with this elegant set of French books; published circa 1975 across Europe in places like Geneva, Switzerland and Neuilly-sur-Seine, France, each book has an elegant green leather bound cover with gilt and red embossed motifs. The set of 24 books on history addresses topics such as Napoleon Bonaparte, the History of the United States, Marie Antoinette, Les Conquistadors, Mazarin, Napoleon III, Louis XI (Saint Louis), Robespierre, Henri IV, Richelieu, Alexandre Le Grand, Les Croisades, and the Renaissance. They are published by a variety of publishers, including Éditions Famot, Éditions Crémille, and Saint-Claire. Each work has a beautifully printed picture on the cover page and a variety of crests printed on the outer covers. Éditions Famot (Crémille et Famot) is a Swiss publishing house located in Geneva, created by Jean-Pierre Mouchard (associated with Jean-Marie Le Pen), and which published its first volumes in 1973. Measures: 8.75" W x 11.25" H.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.25 in (28.58 cm)Width: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 24
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Leather,Paper,Gilt,Patinated
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1973
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 222-4521stDibs: LU951229682402
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