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Austrian Set of Six Vellum Bound Books, Circa 1699

$3,780per set
£2,878.47per set
€3,287.03per set
CA$5,311.37per set
A$5,827.58per set
CHF 3,069.69per set
MX$69,325.23per set
NOK 39,322.36per set
SEK 35,906.68per set
DKK 24,557.25per set

About the Item

A handsome collection of 6 Austrian vellum bound books from the late 17th century. This antique set of six books from Austria, which retain their original vellum bindings, have Latin writing and will make fabulous decorative objects. Should you choose to use these standing together in a bookcase, side-by-side they measure a run of approximately a 1 foot in width, and have an approximate height of 13.5 inches. This collection of Austrian vellum books, circa 1699, would be exquisite decorative objects within a bookcase, or gracing a desk/console table top.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)Width: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 6
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    Late 17th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1699
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Accessory #24361stDibs: LU876431433492

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