Molière - Œuvres de Molière. - 1804

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Œuvres de Molière, a six‑volume illustrated edition published in Paris in 1804, bound in contemporary auburn calfskin with smooth spines, includes 33 plates and 6 vignettes with Antoine Bret’s commentary.

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Works of Molière, with grammatical remarks, warnings, and observations on each play. Paris, by the Company of Associated Booksellers, 1804.
6 volumes, octavo, 20 cm x 12.5 cm, bound in tawny calf with period binding, smooth spine ornamented, title and volume labels in red morocco, roulette framing the boards, fillets on the edges, jaspered edges, [4]-519-1 bl.; [4]-576; [4]-557-1 bl.; [2]-550; [4]-776; [4]-704 pages. Worn headcaps, rubbing, title doubled with restoration at the head, rare foxing. Very good condition.
New edition of the famous edition with Antoine Bret’s commentary.
Illustrated edition with a portrait of Molière engraved by Cathelin after Mignard, 33 charming plates and 6 vignettes with titles after Moreau the Young, engraved by Baquoy, de Launey, Duclos, de Ghendt, Helman, Lebas, Legrand, Leveau, Masquelier, Née, Simonet and one by Moreau himself, banners and tailpieces.
The photos are an integral part of the description.
Shipping by Chronopost or other method depending on destination, insured.

Works of Molière, with grammatical remarks, warnings, and observations on each play. Paris, by the Company of Associated Booksellers, 1804.
6 volumes, octavo, 20 cm x 12.5 cm, bound in tawny calf with period binding, smooth spine ornamented, title and volume labels in red morocco, roulette framing the boards, fillets on the edges, jaspered edges, [4]-519-1 bl.; [4]-576; [4]-557-1 bl.; [2]-550; [4]-776; [4]-704 pages. Worn headcaps, rubbing, title doubled with restoration at the head, rare foxing. Very good condition.
New edition of the famous edition with Antoine Bret’s commentary.
Illustrated edition with a portrait of Molière engraved by Cathelin after Mignard, 33 charming plates and 6 vignettes with titles after Moreau the Young, engraved by Baquoy, de Launey, Duclos, de Ghendt, Helman, Lebas, Legrand, Leveau, Masquelier, Née, Simonet and one by Moreau himself, banners and tailpieces.
The photos are an integral part of the description.
Shipping by Chronopost or other method depending on destination, insured.

Details

Number of books
6
Subject
Illustrated, Literature
Book title
Œuvres de Molière.
Author/ Illustrator
Molière
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1804
Height
20 cm
Edition
Illustrated Edition, Limited edition
Width
12 cm
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Paris, Par la Compagnie des libraires associés, 1804.
Binding/ Material
Leather
Number of pages
700
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