Description: Click here to see our other books! Oeuvres de Crebillon Prosper Jolyot de Crebillon 1812 P. Didot L'Aine : Paris 8.5" by 5.5" xxxi [3], 4-278; 270; 312pp SUMMARY The 1812 three volume edition of the works of French poet and tragedian Prosper Jolyot de Crebillon, bound in a single straight grain morocco volume. Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 1 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 22.99 EU Postage: £ 16.99 European Postage: £ 17.99 Asia Postage: £ 22.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 28.99 DESCRIPTION In the original French.The three volume 1812 edition of Crebillon's edition bound in one. Retaining the original title page and half title to each volume.Illustrated with an engraved title page, and nine further engraved plates by Clement Marillier. Collated, complete.Including many of the chief works from the prominent tragedian, including 'Idomenee', Atree et Thyeste', 'Electre', 'Rhadamiste et Zénobie' and 'Xerxes'.With a contemporary inscription to a front blank, and with the bookplate of Ernest Albert Baker - an author, and editor of English fiction, dictionaries, and works on caving - to the front pastedown.A beautifully bound edition of Crebillon's works, with detailed engravings. CONDITION In a straight grain morocco binding, with blind tooling and gilt detailing to board perimeters. Back strip age toned, with spine label renewed. Light rubbing to joints. A touch of worming to tail of rear hinge, with board firmly held. Bookplate to front pastedown. Contemporary inscription to a front blank. Internally, firmly bound. Pages exceptionally bright and generally clean, with only the odd spot to page perimeters. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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Topic: Fiction
Publisher: P. Didot L'Aine
Author: Prosper Jolyot de Crebillon
Binding: Leather
Subject: None
Special Attributes: None
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: French
Region: Paris
Illustrator: Clement Marillier
Signed: No
Place of Publication: Paris
Year Printed: 1812
Country/Region of Manufacture: Paris
