The Works of Corneille and Racine Black's Readers Service HC 1950s Vintage
$ 12.51
Description
The Works of Corneille and Racine Black's Readers Service HC 1950s Vintage. 🧾Title: The Works of Corneille and Racine. ✍️Authors: Pierre Corneille, Jean Racine (translated into English). Inside you’ll find a clean, readable text with a traditional decorative title page and contents including“The Cid,” “Cinna,” “Andromache,” “Britannicus,” “Phaedra,” and “Athaliah.”. This listing is for a vintage 1950s hardcover edition of “The Works of Corneille and Racine”, published by Black’s Readers Service and printed in the United States. The volume features classic plays by Pierre Corneille and Jean Racine in English translation, with an introduction by Paul Landis. Inside you’ll find a clean, readable text with a traditional decorative title page and contents including “The Cid,” “Cinna,” “Andromache,” “Britannicus,” “Phaedra,” and “Athaliah.” The compact 7.5" x 5.5" size makes this a charming addition to any bookshelf and a nice companion to other Modern Library or Black’s Readers Service classics. The tan textured boards with gilt border and lettering give the book a classic mid-century library look that displays beautifully. Please note: the outer cover surface is dry and prone to cracking, especially along the spine and corners, so it should be handled with care. Overall a solid vintage reading and display copy for students of French drama, collectors of classic literature, or anyone building a vintage home library. Item Specifics: 📚 Format: Hardcover 🧾 Title: The Works of Corneille and Racine ✍️ Authors: Pierre Corneille, Jean Racine (translated into English) 🏛️ Introduction: Paul Landis 🏢 Publisher: Black’s Readers Service, Roslyn, New York 📅 Printing Era: 1950s (copyright 1931 for text) 🇺🇸 Country/Region of Manufacture: United States 📏 Size: Approx. 7.5" x 5.5" 🎠Genre: Classical literature, drama, theatre 🌟 Special Features: Mid-century vintage edition, gilt-lettered cover, decorative title page Condition: Good vintage condition. Binding tight, pages clean with light age-toning; cover shows dryness and is prone to cracking at spine and edges with light edge/corner wear from age and use. Additional Details: Seller’s note: Colors may vary slightly due to lighting and monitor settings. Please review all photos carefully for exact condition and details prior to purchase, and feel free to ask any questions. Book will be securely packaged and shipped with care to protect it in transit. Keywords: Corneille Racine works, Black’s Readers Service, vintage hardcover drama, classic French theatre, Paul Landis introduction, 1950s literature book, mid century book decor, collectible classics, English translation French plays, The Cid Cinna Andromache Britannicus Phaedra Athaliah, small format hardcover, vintage home library, Roslyn New York publisher, antique style book, modern library era drama.
