RACINE (Jean). OEuvres. - Lot 342

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RACINE (Jean). OEuvres. - Lot 342
RACINE (Jean). OEuvres. Paris, Didot l'Ainé, 1784. 5 volumes in-18, long-grained red morocco, gilt fillet and chain framing the boards, ornate smooth spine, gilt edges (P. Bozérian le Jeune). Rare edition printed at 450 copies on Annonay vellum paper, for the Collection des classiques françois et latins. Copy with the royal patent granted to Didot, bound in volume I. (Brunet IV, 1079, rare and sought-after edition). One hinge split. Provenance: Bernardine Murphy Library, American bibliophile and "Papal Countess" title given by Pope John XXIII (engraved bookplate).
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