Piguet Hôtel des Ventes
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RACINE (Jean). Œuvres. Paris, La Compagnie des Libraires, 17…
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2148
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RACINE (Jean). Œuvres. Paris, La Compagnie des Libraires, 17…
See original version (French)
Estimate CHF 300 - CHF 500
Voluntary lot
Description
RACINE (Jean). Œuvres. Paris, La Compagnie des Libraires, 1702. 2 vol. in-12° bound in full cherry red morocco, spine ribbed and gilt, triple gilt fillet on covers, double gilt fillet on edges, gilt lace inside, gilt edges. Bound in the 19th c. by Chambolle-Duru. Vol.1: [4] ff, 468 pp, Vol.2: [5] ff, 516 pp. With 2 frontispieces, one after Le Brun, and 12 out-of-text figures engraved by François Chauveau. Fourth collective edition whose revision was interrupted by the death of the author. A very fine copy, partly washed, in a signed 19th century binding.
Ex-libris of the Jean Meyer Library
Very good condition
Fp. washed and a little yellowed, some more oxidized
Minimal and rare discrete soiling
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About the sale
ONLINE 2092 to 2674 - Books and manuscripts - Paintings and sculptures
Auction location
Auction time
06/10/2026 at 10:00 AM
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