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RACINE (Jean):
Works, with commentaries by J. L. Geoffroy.
Paris. Genets Jeune, 1808.
7 volumes in 8°. Full contemporary calfskin binding, bronze-green in colour. Smooth spine, decorated with fleurons and gilt metalwork. Marbled edges. On volume II, the spine is slightly detached over a length of 5 cm. A small loss to the cap of volume VII.
A sought-after and complete collected edition, accompanied by extensive commentary and a biography of Jean Racine by J.L. Geoffroy.
The set is illustrated with a portrait of Jean Racine as a frontispiece, a portrait of Louis Racine by Aved and engraved by Augustin de Saint-Aubin, a portrait of Arnaud after Philippe De Champagne, engraved by Saint-Aubin, 7 engraved title pages with 7 different vignettes, and 13 plates after Garnier or Choquet, engraved by Choffard and Masquelier.
Volume I: Portrait of Racine on the frontispiece, portrait of Louis Racine. 2 engravings. 336 pages and 3 unnumbered pages. nj
Volume II: 3 engravings. 672 pages and 4 unnumbered pages.
Volume III: 3 engravings. 5* pages and 4 unnumbered pages.
Volume IV: 2 engravings. 631 pages and 4 unnumbered pages.
Volume V: 2 engravings. 573 pages and 4 unnumbered pages.
Volume VI: Portrait of Arnaud. 563 pages and 5 unnumbered pages.
Volume VII: 540 pages.
Scattered foxing, as always.
A charming series.
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10/15/2026 at 1:00 PM
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