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Oeuvres. Nouvelle édition.
Illustrated by: François Boucher (French, 1703–1770)
Portrait(s) designed by: Charles Antoine Coypel (French, 1694–1752)
Engraved by: Louis Legrand (French, 1723–1807)
Author: J. B. P. Molière (French, 1622–1673)
Printer: André-François Le Breton (French, 1708–1779)
Portrait(s) designed by: Charles Antoine Coypel (French, 1694–1752)
Engraved by: Louis Legrand (French, 1723–1807)
Author: J. B. P. Molière (French, 1622–1673)
Printer: André-François Le Breton (French, 1708–1779)
1760
Place of Publication: Paris, France
Medium/Technique
Illustrated book with 32 etching and engravings
Dimensions
Overall (each vol., depth varies): 14.7 x 9.1 x 3 cm (5 13/16 x 3 9/16 x 1 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
William A. Sargent Collection—Bequest of William A. Sargent
Accession Number37.1648a-h
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsIllustrated books
Paris: Le Breton, for Le Clerc [v. 1, 5-7] and la Veuve David [v. 2-4, 8], 1760
Catalogue Raisonné
Cohen-de Ricci 716 (but Le Clerc and David)
Description(Paris: Le Breton, for Le Clerc [v. 1, 5-7] and la Veuve David [v. 2-4, 8], 1760) Duodecimo, eight vols.; [v. 1] 182 leaves, plus 4 plates; [v. 2] 162 ll., plus 5 pls.; [v. 3] 160 ll., plus 5 pls.; [v. 4] 186 ll., plus 6 pls.; [v. 5] 154 ll., plus 3 pls.; [v. 6] 140 ll., plus 3 pls.; [v. 7] 134 ll., plus 4 pls.; [v. 8] 144 ll., plus 2 pls.; contemporary gilt-stamped brown calf.
Author portrait; illustrations to Molière's plays
Author portrait; illustrations to Molière's plays
ProvenanceT. Connolly Bookseller, Dublin; acquired in 1912 by William A. Sargent, Boston (1858-1936), by whom bequeathed to MFA, November 17, 1937.