RACINE (Jean). Œuvres. London, J. Tonson &, J. Watts, 1723. 2 vols. in-4° bound in full cherry red morocco, spines with gilt grotesque decoration, gilt roulette framing the boards, gilt roulette on the spines and inside, gilt edges (period binding). [8] ff, 440 pp, Vol.2: [2] ff, 488 pp. Decorated with a portrait engraved by Vertue, a frontispiece and 12 out-of-text figures by Chéron engraved by Dubosc, Fourdrinier and Van der Gucht. Fairly good condition for this illustrated copy, fine inking of the engravings, restorations to the binding and some wear to the ff. Armorial bookplate of Sir David Lionel Goldsmid-Stern-Salomons. Fairly good condition Binding: Period spine with grotesque decoration over a major restoration to vol.1 which remains discreet. Headcap missing from vol.2 Spines sunned Joints partially split on the upper cover of vol.2 Corners dulled and restored Slightly curled boards on vol.1 Inside pages : Slight dampstaining to both vols. with partial damage to text and plates Oxidised pages, some browned, especially at beginning of vol.1 Some soiling more visible on title pages Several light freckles of varying density depending on the volume Nice inking of the engravings