1765 2vol Oeuvres Diverses De Monsieur De Marivaux Antiquarian Literature Books

1765 2vol Oeuvres Diverses De Monsieur De Marivaux Antiquarian Literature BooksOeuvres Diverses De Monsieur De MarivauxLa Vie de L' Auteur & Le Premier Volume Du Dom Quichotte Moderne - Le Second Volume du Dom Quichotte ModernePublished by Chez Duchesne Libraire: Paris 17652 Volume SetEnglish Translation: "Various Works By Monsieur De Marivaux. The Author's Life & The First & Second Volume of Modern Dom Quixote""Pierre Carlet de Chamblain de Marivaux (4 February 1688 - 12 February 1763), commonly referred to as Marivaux, was a French playwright and novelist. He is considered one of the most important French playwrights of the 18th century, writing numerous comedies for the Comédie-Française and the Comédie-Italienne of Paris. His most important works are Le Triomphe de l'amour, Le Jeu de l'amour et du hasard and Les Fausses Confidences. He also published a number of essays and two important but unfinished novels, La Vie de Marianne and Le Paysan parvenu."General wear and fading to covers and spines with some damage to outer cover hinges as shown. Likely original covers with replaced outer spines in good condition with no loose pages. Covers holding strong and structural integrity of all books is sound. Pages are pleasantly age toned but predominantly clean with no foxing. Good condition overall. Note that this is volume 1, 2 & 3 of a presumed 5 volume set. Please study photos to understand condition. Happy to provide more photos on request.Size 17cm x 10cm x 2.5cm (x 2 vols)

1810 3vol Précis du Siècle de Louis XV by Voltaire Antique French History Books

Siècle de Louis XV - Edition Stereotype

Augmentee D'Une Tables Des Matieres

Imprimerie Stereotype De Mame, Freres: Paris 1810

Complete 3 Volume Set

" This rare 3-volume set of Précis du Siècle de Louis XV by Voltaire, published in Paris in 1810, is a highly collectible edition for those interested in French history and classic literature. The set is beautifully bound in leather with ornate gilded detailing on the spines, reflecting the elegance of the early 19th-century French binding tradition. These volumes are in very good condition for their age, with only minor wear to the leather and light foxing on the pages, consistent with books of this vintage.

The Précis du Siècle de Louis XV is an insightful account by Voltaire, chronicling the reign of Louis XV, one of France's most controversial monarchs. The volumes are printed in French and feature Voltaire's distinctive narrative style, combining history with critical reflection. This edition is an "Edition Stéréotype" with numerous engravings and a table of contents for each volume, which makes it an important reference for collectors of Voltaire or French historical works. "

Light wear and fading to covers and spines as shown. Covers secure and binding in general is excellent with no loose pages. Pages are pleasantly age toned otherwise clean and well presented. All three volumes in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.