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Fine General Antiques 9-18-26

Fri, Sep 18, 2026 01:00PM EDT
Lot 221

Vintage French Musee De Versailles Paul Lacroix Paul Mantz Estate Library Book Collection

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(3) Original 19th Century Vintage French Musée de Versailles Paul Lacroix Paul Mantz Estate Library Book Collection to include: '18th Century Institutions, Customs and Costumes: France 1700 - 1789' by Paul Lacroix, Published in Paris by Librairie de Firmin-Didot Frères, Fils et Cie in 1875, 520 pages illustrated with 21 chromolithographs and 350 wood engravings, written in French, Front cover is falling off; 'Museum of Versailles: Paintings From the History of France', Published in Paris by Furne et Cie in 1856, 57 pages with illustrations, written in French; 'Les Chefs-d'OEuvre de la Peinture Italienne("The Masterpieces of Italian Painting"), written by Paul Mantz and illustrated with chromolithographs by F. Kellerhoven, Published in Paris by Librarie de Firmin Didot Freres, Fils et Cie, written in French, the front cover is not attached. All books are original and are in good overall condition, unless otherwise noted. Please see photos.

Condition

Very Good

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Brothers Collection

Yes