Decorative set of ten hardcover volumes from the “Illustrated Sterling Edition” of works by Honore de Balzac, published by Dana Estes & Company, Boston, circa 1901. The books are uniformly bound in burgundy cloth with gilt spine decoration and titles, featuring Art Nouveau-style ornamentation. Titles in the set include “Eugenie Grandet,” “Ursule Mirouet,” “The Lily of the Valley,” “The Country Doctor,” “The Member of Arcis,” “The Seamy Side of History,” “Beatrix,” “Lost Illusions,” “Scene from a Courtesan’s Life,” “Government Clerks,” and related volumes. Overall condition shows general shelf wear, light fraying to spine ends, and typical handling wear. Please see photos for additional details. Dimensions: 5.5 x 8.125 x 1.5 in | Weight: 17.6 lbs All items show signs of wear consistent with age and use. The absence of specific condition notes does not imply the item is in perfect condition or free from defects. Please review all photos carefully before bidding.