1779 Jean Racine (2 Vols) & 1782 Epitaphs - 18th C. French Leather Books

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A compelling lot of three authentic 18th-century French antiquarian volumes. This collection features a partial set of Racine’s works and … Read more A compelling lot of three authentic 18th-century French antiquarian volumes. This collection features a partial set of Racine’s works and a rare historical compilation of epitaphs.

Lot Includes:

Oeuvres de J. Racine (1779) - Tome Premier (Vol 1): Paris edition, includes beautiful marbled endpapers.

Oeuvres de J. Racine (1779) - Tome Troisième (Vol 3): Paris edition, matching the first volume.

Recueil d'Epitaphes (1782) - Tome Premier: Published in Brussels, filled with historical anecdotes and notes.

Condition Report:
These volumes are in authentic distressed antique condition. The original leather bindings show significant wear, including peeling, scuffing, and loss to the spines and board edges. The interior pages remain legible but exhibit foxing, age-toning, and some damp-staining (water marks) as shown in photos.

These are beautiful, fragile pieces of history, perfect for an antiquarian library, study decor, or a collector of 1800s French literature. Sold as a lot of 3 in as-is condition.

Listing Details
Brand/Publisher: Compagnie des Libraires / M. De La Place See less