Pierre Corneille - Oeuvres complètes [Superbe reliure signée] - 1865

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Complete works of Pierre Corneille, a twelve‑volume set in superb blue‑morocco bindings signed by Féchoz‑Letouzey, Paris 1865 edition spéciale in French with frontispiece portrait, 471 pages total as listed in the product details.

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A superb set of twelve morocco bindings signed by Féchoz-Letouzey, containing the Complete Works of Pierre Corneille printed in the 'Classiques françois' section and the collection of the Imperial Prince, dedicated to His Imperial Highness, 'with the Emperor's authorization'. Complete with the engraved portrait of Corneille in the frontispiece of the first volume.

Navy blue half-morocco, spine with five raised bands ornamented with gold dotting, grotesque-style decoration on the compartments in gold, dated at the tail with a small gold tool, title and volume-number compartments framed by gold fillets, double fillets on the boards at the leather edge, gilt top.

Very light leather wear on the headpieces, overall in good condition, text and gilding intact.

CORNEILLE, Pierre.
Complete works.
Paris, Henri Plon, 1865.
12 volumes in-16 (13x9 cm)
478 ;453 ; 422 ; 362 ; 509 ; 465 ; 466 ; 397 ; 516 ; 542 ; 464 ; 548 pages

Seller's Story

We are looking for old books for our bibliophile customers. We currently have a strong demand on the web. On-site withdrawals are only from MONDAY TO FRIDAY, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Passage Bookstore - Gribaudo Vandamme Bookstore 48-62 Passage Jouffroy - 75009 Paris
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A superb set of twelve morocco bindings signed by Féchoz-Letouzey, containing the Complete Works of Pierre Corneille printed in the 'Classiques françois' section and the collection of the Imperial Prince, dedicated to His Imperial Highness, 'with the Emperor's authorization'. Complete with the engraved portrait of Corneille in the frontispiece of the first volume.

Navy blue half-morocco, spine with five raised bands ornamented with gold dotting, grotesque-style decoration on the compartments in gold, dated at the tail with a small gold tool, title and volume-number compartments framed by gold fillets, double fillets on the boards at the leather edge, gilt top.

Very light leather wear on the headpieces, overall in good condition, text and gilding intact.

CORNEILLE, Pierre.
Complete works.
Paris, Henri Plon, 1865.
12 volumes in-16 (13x9 cm)
478 ;453 ; 422 ; 362 ; 509 ; 465 ; 466 ; 397 ; 516 ; 542 ; 464 ; 548 pages

Seller's Story

We are looking for old books for our bibliophile customers. We currently have a strong demand on the web. On-site withdrawals are only from MONDAY TO FRIDAY, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Passage Bookstore - Gribaudo Vandamme Bookstore 48-62 Passage Jouffroy - 75009 Paris
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Details

Number of Books
12
Subject
Fine Bindings, Literature
Book Title
Oeuvres complètes [Superbe reliure signée]
Author/ Illustrator
Pierre Corneille
Condition
Fine
Publication year oldest item
1865
Edition
Special edition
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Number of pages
471
FranceVerified
33891
Objects sold
99.54%
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