A late 19th-century French illustrated edition of 'Œuvres Complètes de François Coppée: Théâtre — Tome III', published by Édition Lemerre / L. Hébert, Paris. Preserved in its original paper wrappers (broché) with untrimmed, uncut edges, this volume features illustrations designed by François Flameng and Tofani, with line engravings (gravures au burin) executed by Boisson, Boutelie, Dubousset, Lenoir, and Julien Jacquet. François Coppée (1842–1908), a prominent Parnassian poet, playwright, and member of the Académie française, was widely celebrated for his verse and theatrical works in late 19th-century France.

Condition Report & Provenance

• Author: François Coppée (de l'Académie française)
• Title: Œuvres Complètes de François Coppée: Théâtre — Tome III
• Illustrators & Engravers: François Flameng and Tofani; gravures au burin by Boisson, Boutelie, Dubousset, Lenoir, and Julien Jacquet
• Publisher: Édition Lemerre / Paris, L. Hébert, Libraire, 7, rue Perronet
• Printer Imprint: Besançon — Imprimerie Dodivers
• Format / Binding: Original printed paper wrappers (broché), untrimmed text block
• Period: Late 19th Century (circa 1885–1895)
• Materials: Paper
• Condition: Minor wear to edges and corners of paper wrapper, light fraying to spine ends, gentle foxing and toning throughout, text block untrimmed

History

Published in Paris during the late 19th century, this edition represents the classic French bibliophilic tradition of high-quality literary publications illustrated by leading engravers. François Coppée was one of the most celebrated French poets and playwrights of his era, revered for his dramatic works and popular depictions of Parisian life. Examples retained in their original publisher's paper wrappers with untrimmed margins are especially appreciated by collectors of 19th-century French literature.