RACINE (Jean). Oeuvres. Paris, Didot, year XI (1803). 5 volumes in-12, stereotype edition. Copy on wove paper with preserved witnesses, enriched with numerous engravings, containing a portrait of the author for each volume, the suite of 12 engravings after Desenne engraved by Girardet and the suite of 12 engravings after Moreau engraved by Simonet, De Ghendt, Roger and Triere placed in the first 3 volumes. Bound in red half-maroquin with corners, spine richly decorated with 5 bands, title, author, tomaison and date gilt, top edge gilt, signed L. Smeers. Copy on large paper with preserved witnesses. Ex-libris Alfred Bovet. (foxing, some rubbing and small stains to bindings). Expert : Mr. Nicolas Asvisio