{"product_id":"moli-re-uvres-16-vols-antique-illustrated-french-deluxe-set","title":"Molière, Œuvres, 16 Vols — Antique Illustrated French Deluxe Set","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAntique French Books • Molière • Emile Testard • Paris • 1888-1896\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOeuvres de Molière\u003c\/em\u003e — 16-Volume Illustrated Partial Set\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParis: Emile Testard, 1888-1896. Sixteen surviving large-quarto volumes from the original 32-volume illustrated edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntique French illustrated partial set: 16 surviving large-quarto volumes from Emile Testard's Paris edition of Molière's \u003cem\u003eOeuvres\u003c\/em\u003e, published between 1888 and 1896. The complete edition was originally issued in 32 volumes; this listing is for the remaining 16 volumes only (lost shipment).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe volumes are preserved in their original printed paper wrappers and housed together in four protective portfolio folders. Many leaves remain unopened or partly unopened, with deckle edges preserved. The group includes engraved illustrations after Jacques Leman and Maurice Leloir, including plates, vignettes, borders, headpieces, and decorative elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo volumes are confirmed on Japon paper: \u003cem\u003eLe Misanthrope\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eLe Medecin Malgre Lui\u003c\/em\u003e. Please review the photos carefully for paper, limitation pages, wrappers, illustrations, and condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a partial set only. The complete Testard Molière edition comprised 32 volumes. The present listing includes 16 surviving volumes from that edition, sold as an antiquarian French illustrated book lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVolumes Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. 12, \u003cem\u003eLe Mariage Force\u003c\/em\u003e, 1888; No. 13, \u003cem\u003eLes Plaisirs de l'Isle Enchantee\u003c\/em\u003e, 1888; No. 14, \u003cem\u003eDom Juan ou le Festin de Pierre\u003c\/em\u003e, 1889; No. 15, \u003cem\u003eL'Amour Medecin\u003c\/em\u003e, 1889; No. 16, \u003cem\u003eLe Misanthrope\u003c\/em\u003e, 1889, two paper states, including Japon; No. 17, \u003cem\u003eLe Medecin Malgre Lui\u003c\/em\u003e, 1890, two paper states, including Japon; No. 18, \u003cem\u003eMelicerte\u003c\/em\u003e, 1890; No. 19, \u003cem\u003eLe Sicilien ou l'Amour Peintre\u003c\/em\u003e, 1890; No. 20, \u003cem\u003eL'Imposteur\u003c\/em\u003e, 1891; No. 21, \u003cem\u003eAmphitryon\u003c\/em\u003e, 1891; No. 29, \u003cem\u003eLes Fourberies de Scapin\u003c\/em\u003e, 1896; No. 30, \u003cem\u003eLes Femmes Savantes\u003c\/em\u003e, 1896; No. 31, \u003cem\u003eLe Malade Imaginaire\u003c\/em\u003e, 1896; No. 32, \u003cem\u003eLa Comtesse d'Escarbagnas\u003c\/em\u003e, 1896.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIllustration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIllustrated after Jacques Leman and Maurice Leloir. The illustrations give the volumes a strong theatrical character, with period costume, stage-like compositions, decorative borders, and engraved embellishment throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good overall for a fragile wrappered antiquarian partial set. Original printed wrappers show expected toning, rubbing, edge wear, small chips or tears, occasional creasing, and some spine weakness or splitting. Interiors are generally clean and bright with scattered foxing and light age spotting; some leaves may be loose. Many leaves remain unopened or partly unopened, with deckle edges preserved. Four portfolio folders show rubbing and wear but remain functional for storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold as shown. Please review all photos carefully, as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA decorative and collectible antique French illustrated Molière group: 16 surviving large-quarto volumes from the Emile Testard edition, in original wrappers, with illustrations after Leman and Leloir, offered as a partial set only.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atelier Zweig Rare Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47052453740732,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/1285\/3436\/files\/s-l1600_9ff0c0de-5c70-40b6-8986-815fb6fd5c0b.jpg?v=1783111637","url":"https:\/\/atelierzweig.com\/products\/moli-re-uvres-16-vols-antique-illustrated-french-deluxe-set","provider":"Atelier Zweig Rare Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}