Molière, illustrations Robert Beltz - Molière Théâtre complet - 1964-1964

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Molière: Théâtre complet, a six‑volume, 1964 French edition published by Club du Livre / Philippe Lebaud Éditeur, bound in red demi‑calf with gilt fleur‑de‑lis, a numbered tirage de tête édition marked “C,” illustrated by Robert Beltz and autographed by him, in French, original language, about 2000 pages, 28.5 × 22.5 cm, complete with original cases and bindings in excellent condition.

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Lot description:

Molière – Complete Theatre (5 volumes)
Editions du Club du Livre / Philippe Lebaud, 1964.

EXCEPTIONAL HEAD-OF-PRINT EDITION – LETTERED COPY “C”

Provenance: Alphonse Camier Library.

Nominative print run: One of the very rare lettered head copies (letter “C”) printed on Grand Vélin / Pur Fil from the Papeteries de Rives, reserved for collaborators and distinguished bibliophiles.

Illustration suites: Includes the loose suites of engravings with serpents.

Autograph inscription: Original manuscript dedication signed by the illustrator Robert Beltz.

Physical description:

5 volumes in-4° (approximately 28.5 x 22.5 cm).

Publisher’s full red morocco binding from the period, spine and boards richly decorated with gold lilies.

Complete with its original cases and packaging.

Illustrated with numerous original wood engravings by Robert Beltz.

Overall condition: Very good conservation state, fresh interior, bindings very well preserved.

Lot description:

Molière – Complete Theatre (5 volumes)
Editions du Club du Livre / Philippe Lebaud, 1964.

EXCEPTIONAL HEAD-OF-PRINT EDITION – LETTERED COPY “C”

Provenance: Alphonse Camier Library.

Nominative print run: One of the very rare lettered head copies (letter “C”) printed on Grand Vélin / Pur Fil from the Papeteries de Rives, reserved for collaborators and distinguished bibliophiles.

Illustration suites: Includes the loose suites of engravings with serpents.

Autograph inscription: Original manuscript dedication signed by the illustrator Robert Beltz.

Physical description:

5 volumes in-4° (approximately 28.5 x 22.5 cm).

Publisher’s full red morocco binding from the period, spine and boards richly decorated with gold lilies.

Complete with its original cases and packaging.

Illustrated with numerous original wood engravings by Robert Beltz.

Overall condition: Very good conservation state, fresh interior, bindings very well preserved.

Details

Number of books
6
Subject
Illustrated, Literature, Theatre
Book title
Molière Théâtre complet
Author/ Illustrator
Molière, illustrations Robert Beltz
Condition
Fine
Publication year oldest item
1964
Publication year youngest item
1964
Height
28.5 cm
Edition
Numbered edition
Width
22.5 cm
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Club du Livre, Philippe Lebaud Éditeur
Binding/ Material
Half leather
Extras
Signed by illustrator
Number of pages
2000
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