Author: Jean-Pierre Claris de Florian
Title: Theatre Et Nouvelles de M. De Florian
Description: Paris, Hardy; Gide, 18006. Leather. An illustrated collection of the works of French author, Jean-Pierre Claris de Florian. Five volumes from the 'Oeuvres de M. de Florian', being three volumes complete of 'Theatre' and two volumes complete of 'Nouvelles', from a total set of twenty-four plates.In the original French.Jean-Pierre Claris de Florian was an eminent eighteenth century French poet, novelist, and fabulist. A well-regarded poet, novelist, and fabulist, Fabian was known for his somewhat inaccurate translation of 'Don Quixote', one of Florian's major successes was being credited as instrumental in promoting Cervantes to French audiences. Accused of writing verse in honour of the queen, Florian died aged only 39 of tuberculosis while imprisoned during the French Revolution.'Theatre' Volume I is illustrated with a frontispiece, and three plates.'Theatre' Volume II is illustrated with five plates.'Theatre' Volume III is illustrated with three plates.'Nouvelles' Volume I is illustrated with a frontispiece and seven plates.'Nouvelles' Volume II is illustrated with six plates. In a full calf binding. Externally, generally smart. Light rubbing to the spines and extremities. Minor bumping to the extremities. Spines are faded. Crack head of the front joint of 'Theatre' Volume I and 'Nouvelles' Volume I, smaller to the head of the front joint of 'Theatre' Volume II. Small chips to the spine labels. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean with scattered spots. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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