Piguet Hôtel des Ventes
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RACINE (Jean). Œuvres. Paris, Didot l'aîné, 1784. 3 vol. in-…
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2149
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RACINE (Jean). Œuvres. Paris, Didot l'aîné, 1784. 3 vol. in-…
See original version (French)
Estimate CHF 400 - CHF 600
Voluntary lot
Description
RACINE (Jean). Œuvres. Paris, Didot l'aîné, 1784. 3 vol. in-8° bound in full red long-grained morocco, ornate gilt spines, fine gilt frieze framing the covers, gilt roulette on the spines and inside, gilt edges. Binding in the style of Derome le Jeune. Vol.1: 463 pp, Vol.2: [2] ff, 448 pp, Vol.3: [2] ff, 372 pp, [1] f. A copy of the collection pour l'éducation de M. le Dauphin published by Didot l'aîné, of which only 350 copies were printed on Annonay vellum. A fine copy despite sunned spines.
Label of the Fulcran Captier Library
Very good condition
Unstained spine of the binding
One corner slightly dulled
Fresh pages
Minimal and rare spotting
Several pages a little oxidised
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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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