1679 – Works of Moliere | Tartuffle, Bourgeois Gentlemen & Pourceaugnac | Elzevier

A rare 17th-century printing of works of Moliere. This volume, published in 1679 includes some of Moliere’s most famous works such as Tartuffe, The Bourgeois Gentleman, and L’Avare, many of which were written for entertaining King Louis XIV. This volume includes four full-page engravings of scenes from the plays.

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Les oeuvres de Molière
• Author(s): Molière
• Publisher: Suivant la copie imprimée à Paris
  • i.e. – Amsterdam: Daniel Elzevier
• Edition: 1679.
• Binding: Full vellum, professionally restored
• Format: (16mo), single volume
• Size:  5.25 in x 3.25 in (13.3 cm x 8.3 cm)
• Collation: 96, 108, 108, 72 pp
  • Each work separately paged
  • No general title page
• Illustrations: 4 full-page engravings
• References: Rahir notes Elzevier as the publisher
• Contents Include:
  • Tartuffe
  • Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme
  • L’Avare
  • Monsieur de Pourceaugnac

Condition:

Very Good. Original vellum and text-block professionally restored. Vellum still shows light age toning and wear. Engravings remain preserved.

Why Collect This?

• Rare 17th-century Elzevier printing of major Molière plays
• Includes four engraved illustrations from theatrical scenes
• Ideal for collectors of French drama or Elzevier imprints

Item Number: # 29765