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1838. (hardcover) Good to very good. 683pp; 615pp. Two volumes. Short 8vo. From the library of Timothy Clogan, with his rubber-stamp to first page of each volume, dated 1908. This set re-bound, presumably by Clogan given the period. Quarter-leather over mottled-marbled boards. Spines ruled in gilt, title and volume number in gilt. Spines significantly sunned from dark green to light brown. Boards rubbed, with wear at extremities; surface loss to leather at head and heel of spine. Edges black speckled. Marbled EPs. First and last blanco each toned in both volumes, owing to acidity in re-bound EPs; likewise, some foxing early and late. Else the vast majority of the textblock is surprisingly bright, free of age-toning or any additional foxing. A few marginal marks in pencil, else clean. Text in French. …

Full Calf Leather. Condizione: Good. Text in French. Original dark blue full calf leather binding with raised bands gilt lettering on the spine, compartmented, elaborate stamped design on front covers. Marbled edges and endpapers, pages crinkled. Moderately worn at edges. No previous owner's names, not exlibrary. Overall in GOOD MINUS condition. Jean Racine (December 22, 1639 -- April 21, 1699) was a French dramatist, one of the "big three" of 17th century France (along with Molière and Corneille). Racine was primarily a tragedian, though he did write one comedy. The quality of Racine's poetry is perhaps his greatest contribution to French literature. His use of the alexandrine is considered exceptional in its harmony, simplicity and elegance. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hardcover. …