RACINE Jean (1639-1699). OEuvres (Paris, Denys Thierry [et P. Traboüillet], 1687); 2 volumes in-12 (16,3 x 10 cm); I: [6] ff.-372 pp. (ã4, 2, A-Z8.4, Aa- Hh 4.8, Ii2); II: [8] ff.-434 pp.-[2] ff.[2] ff. (ã8, A-Z8.4, Aa-Nn4.8, Oo3); midnight blue morocco, double framed with a triple gilt fillet in the "Du Seuil" style with fleurons at the corners for the inner framing, ornate ribbed spine, large inner gilt lace, gilt edges (Thibaron-Joly). Second collective edition and first one containing Phèdre with continuous pagination, as well as the Discourse pronounced at the Académie françoise, at the reception of Mrs. de Corneille and Bergeret and the Idylle sur la paix (Brunet, IV, 1077). Only the last two tragedies are missing, Esther and Athalie, published respectively in 1689 and 1691. Adorned with 12 full-page engravings (6, 6) mostly signed by F. Chauveau, including 2 frontispieces (the one of the first volume engraved by Le Brun). Provenance : Genard library (ex-libris ; Catalogue des livres rares et précieux composant la bibliothèque de M. Genard de Grenoble, 1882, n°430). (Slight tears, slightly rubbed spines).