Molière, A collection of plates illustrating his works, [Paris, c.1734]

[Molière]

A collection of plates illustrating the works of Molière. [Paris, c. 1734]

4to (295 x 234mm.), engraved portrait of the author by Lépicié after Coypel, 31 engraved proof plates by Lauren Cars after François Boucher, later morocco-backed boards by Michelet, binding rubbed

The complete suite of plates for Boucher’s edition of Molière.

PROVENANCE:

Francis Kettaneh, bookplate, sale, Paris, 20 May 1980