Lot n° 112.2
Estimation :
300 - 500
EUR
MOLIERE (Jean Baptiste Poquelin dit). Oeuvres. Preceded by a - Lot 112
MOLIERE (Jean Baptiste Poquelin dit). Oeuvres. Preceded by a notice on his life and works by M. Sainte-Beuve. Paris, Paulin, 1835-1836.
2 vols. in-8 long-grained green morocco, ornate smooth spines, publisher's name Ch. Hingray on tail, gilt edges (period binding).
Abundant illustrations by Tony JOHANNOT, including a portrait-frontispiece on vellum and 800 vignettes in the text. Title pages enhanced and illuminated in gold and polychrome.
Handwritten ex-dono "Donné à Charles de Marbot par S.A.R. Mgr le Duc d'Aumale le 1er janvier 1838".
Spines slightly rubbed, some wear and defects, otherwise a fine illuminated copy with a fine provenance from one of France's greatest bibliophiles, in an attractive romantic binding signed by Rivage.
Expert : Madame Elvire POULAIN-MARQUIS
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