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Jean RACINE Oeuvres complètes de Jean Racine

Jean RACINE

Oeuvres complètes de Jean Racine

Chez Deterville, à Paris l'an IV - 1796, in-8 (12,5x19,5 cm), (6) XX, 427pp. et (4) 436 pp. et (4) 401 pp. (6) 488 pp., 4 volumes reliés.


New edition in four volumes, illustrated with a portrait of the author by Santerre engraved by CS Gaucher frontispiece of the first volume, as well as twelve figures inset (t.1 5 figures; t.2 5 figures; t.4 2 figures), designed by Le Barbier and engraved by Baquoy, Dambrun, Dupréel, Left, Halbou, Langlois young Patas, Romanet and Thomas.
Slightly later Binders (Empire) in full marbled fair calf. Back smooth decorated with caissons, gilded finials and arabesques, as well as parts of title and volume number of long-grain red morocco. boards framed by a double gilded frieze. Cups and caps adorned with golden wheels. Golden lace coaching contreplats. All edges gilt.
Corners skilfully restored. Head of the fourth joint restored volume. Tear without lack in low margin and the p.328 tiny angular tear (with small lack) p.400 the fourth volume.
Bookplate from the library of Edward Joshua Cooper, politician and astronomer at Markree Castle, glued on each contreplat.



 



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