Null Pierre CORNEILLE, "Théâtre" [Genève, Les frères Cramer], 1764 ; 12 vol. In-…

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Pierre CORNEILLE, "Théâtre" [Genève, Les frères Cramer], 1764 ; 12 vol. in-8 (Accidents and wear) Commented edition published by Voltaire for the benefit of a descendant of Corneille whom he had taken in. Frontispiece by Pierre and 34 figures by Gravelot in the first edition.

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Pierre CORNEILLE, "Théâtre" [Genève, Les frères Cramer], 1764 ; 12 vol. in-8 (Accidents and wear) Commented edition published by Voltaire for the benefit of a descendant of Corneille whom he had taken in. Frontispiece by Pierre and 34 figures by Gravelot in the first edition.

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CORNEILLE (Thomas). Théâtre. sl [Genève], sn [Cramer], 1764. 12 vol. in-8 frosted blond calf, ornate smooth spines, red and green marble title and greeft, triple gilt fillet framing the boards with gilt flowers in spandrels, gilt edges (period binding). Allegorical frontispiece portrait engraved by Watelet after Pierre, and 34 out-of-text figures by H. GRAVELOT. First printing. "Beautiful edition that Voltaire had printed by subscription by the Cramer brothers in Geneva, accompanied by commentaries, in order to endow a descendant of the great Corneille, whom he had taken in. The whole of Europe took part."" Cohen, 255-256 and 1090. Some headpieces missing, a few corners worn, spines rubbed, very light foxing or leaves very slightly yellowed in places, otherwise a fine, complete copy in an attractive contemporary binding.

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