Tartuffe & The Would-Be Gentleman [Leather Bindig]

Norwalk, CT: Easton Press. Near Fine. 1980. Hardcover. Moliere's "Tartuffe" was first presented to Louis XIV in 1667 and "The Would-Be Gentleman was first produced in 1670." Moliere was his stage name; his given name was Jean-Baptiste Poquelin. The spine title is: "Two Plays." This book is beautifully bound in a full red leather binding with 22 kt gold spine and cover decorations. The spine has three raised bands with four decorated compartments. All edges are gilt, and the book has red silk moire end papers with a yellow silk ribbon bookmark. The pages are acid-free and they are smyth-sewn, not glued. This is a nice clean, tight and unmarked book with no interior or exterior markings. There are no owner bookplates or owner names in the book. This book appears to have been unread. This copy has the desirable author's monogram on front and rear covers: gilt decorations surrounding the author's gilt "M" initial. "Translated by H. Baker and J. Miller. With an Introduction by Henri Peyre" This is a very pretty book that would make a fine addition to any library. ; 100 Greatest Books Ever Written Series; B&W Illustrations; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 192 pages .