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2110 - CORNEILLE. The theatre of P. Corneille. [followed by] Œuvres…
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CORNEILLE. The theatre of P. Corneille. [followed by] Œuvres diverses. Amsterdam, Zacharie Chatelain, 1740. 2 works in 6 vol. in-12 bound in full cherry red morocco, spine ribbed and gilt, triple fillet framing the covers, double gilt fillet on the edges, gilt lace inside, gilt edges. Later binding by Emile Rousselle. Adorned with a portrait of Corneille by Picart, repeated, and 2 engraved titles, each repeated, as well as 31 out-of-text figures. A very fine copy in a signed binding. Very good condition Pages not collated Binding : Beautiful binding, very well established Spine very slightly sunned Inside pages: FF. a little trimmed with sometimes a narrower margin depending on the signatures Slight oxidation of the paper Slight foxing of varying density depending on the volume and cachier Minor paper defects dating from the time of printing in some volumes. Collation of illustrations: Vol.1 : 1 engraved portrait of the author by Picart 6 figures Vol.2: 1 engraved title 6 figures Vol.3: 1 engraved title 7 figures Vol.4: 1 engraved title 7 figures Vol.5: 1 engraved title 6 figures (no illustration for psyché) Vol.6 (Miscellaneous works): Portrait of the author as frontispiece as in vol.1
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About the sale ONLINE 2092 to 2674 - Books and manuscripts - Paintings and sculptures
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Auction time 06/10/2026 at 10:00 AM
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