RACINE (Jean)
Esther. Tragédie Tirée de l'Escriture Sainte
Paris : Claude Barbin, 1689. - In-12, red morocco, gilded fleuron at the corners of the boards, ornate ribbed spine, inner gilded lace, gilded edges (Belz-Niédrée).

First in-12 edition, published the same year as the original in-4. There are a few variations in the text from the latter.

The frontispiece and last blank page are incomplete.

(spine slightly faded, small black stain on second cover, rubbed corners).
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Lot no. 56

RACINE (Jean) Esther. Tragédie Tirée de l'Escriture Sainte Paris : Claude Barbin, 1689. - In-12, red morocco, gilded fleuron at the corners of the boards, ornate ribbed spine, inner gilded lace, gilded edges (Belz-Niédrée). First in-12 edition, published the same year as the original in-4. There are a few variations in the text from the latter. The frontispiece and last blank page are incomplete. (spine slightly faded, small black stain on second cover, rubbed corners).

Estimate
€200 - €300
Result
€190
Buyer's premium
30%
RACINE (Jean) Esther. Tragédie Tirée de l'Escriture Sainte Paris : Claude Barbin, 1689. - In-12, red morocco, gilded fleuron at the corners of the boards, ornate ribbed spine, inner gilded lace, gilded edges (Belz-Niédrée). First in-12 edition, published the same year as the original in-4. There are a few variations in the text from the latter. The frontispiece and last blank page are incomplete. (spine slightly faded, small black stain on second cover, rubbed corners).
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