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Prosper Jolyot de Crebillon - Oeuvres de Crebillon

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Paris, P. Didot L'Aine, 1812 . Leather. The 1812 three volume edition of the works of French poet and tragedian Prosper Jolyot de Crebillon, bound in a single straight grain morocco volume. In the original French.The three volume 1812 edition of Crebillon's edition bound in one. Retaining the original title page and half title to each volume.Illustrated with an engraved title page, and nine further engraved plates by Clement Marillier. Collated, complete.Including many of the chief works from the prominent tragedian, including 'Idomenee', Atree et Thyeste', 'Electre', 'Rhadamiste et Zénobie' and 'Xerxes&apos.With a contemporary inscription to a front blank, and with the bookplate of Ernest Albert Baker - an author, and editor of English fiction, dictionaries, and works on caving - to the front pastedown.A beautifully bound edition of Crebillon's works, with detailed engravings. In a straight grain morocco binding, with blind tooling and gilt detailing to board perimeters. Back strip age toned, with spine label renewed. Light rubbing to joints. A touch of worming to tail of rear hinge, with board firmly held. Bookplate to front pastedown. Contemporary inscription to a front blank. Internally, firmly bound. Pages exceptionally bright and generally clean, with only the odd spot to page perimeters. Very Good . Ill.: Clement Marillier. Very Good .
GBP 98.00 [Appr.: EURO 113.25 US$ 133.05 | JP¥ 19441] Book number 917F57

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