Nicolas Boileau Despréaux – Œuvres – Complete in 4 volumes – Amsterdam, François Changuion, 1743 Complete four-volume edition of the collected works of the celebrated French poet and literary critic Nicolas Boileau Despréaux (1636–1711). Published in Amsterdam by François Changuion in 1743, this attractive edition is enriched with finely engraved illustrations by the renowned engraver Bernard Picart (Le Romain), including an engraved portrait frontispiece and numerous full-page plates throughout the set. Details Complete in 4 volumes Amsterdam: François Changuion, 1743 Contemporary half leather bindings with marbled paper-covered boards Red morocco spine labels with gilt titles Illustrated with engraved portrait frontispiece and numerous engraved plates by Bernard Picart Text in French Condition Good overall condition considering the age (over 280 years). Bindings show expected wear, rubbing and minor losses to the spine heads and corners. Interiors are generally clean and fresh with occasional light foxing. The engravings are sharp and well preserved. Complete set. A desirable eighteenth-century edition of Boileau's collected works, illustrated by one of the finest engravers of his time. In total 4 volumes: 443-408-407-347 pp.