Molière

Oeuvres ... avec un commentaire, un discours préliminaire, et une vie de Molière par M. [Simon-Louis] Auger

Paris: Th. Desoer, 1819-25. 9 volumes, 8vo, 14 engraved plates, folding genealogical table; original red paper-covered boards, brown morocco spine labels; extremities slightly rubbed and chipped, some foxing, but in all a good, sound set. Bookplates and 1849 ownership signature of Edgar S. Van Winkle, the New York City lawyer (1810-1882). Simon-Louis Auger (1772-1859), both "obnoxious" and "ubiquitous," remains one of Molière's best editors. Item #46828

Price: $500.00