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Music, Continental Books and Medieval Manuscripts
Music, Continental Books and Medieval Manuscripts
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Molière, A collection of plates illustrating his works, [Paris, c.1734]
Lot Closed
July 14, 03:16 PM GMT
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
Lot Details
Description
[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
Please note: Condition 11 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.
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