An 1886 illustrated volume of *Œuvres Complètes de François Coppée: Théâtre — Tome III*, published in Paris by L. Hébert under the Lemerre edition imprint. Issued in original paper wrappers (*en broché*) with untrimmed margins, this volume contains theatrical works by the French poet and dramatist, illustrated with steel burin engravings designed by François Flameng and Tofani and executed by noted printmakers including Léopold Flameng, Boisson, Boutelié, Dubouchet, and Jules Jacquet.

Condition Report & Details

• Author: François Coppée (1842–1908), de l'Académie française
• Title: Œuvres Complètes: Théâtre — Tome III
• Period: Victorian
• Origin: France
• Date of Publication: 1886
• Illustrators & Engravers: François Flameng and Tofani (illustrators); Boisson, Boutelié, Dubouchet, Léopold Flameng, and Jules Jacquet (engravers)
• Publisher / Bookseller: L. Hébert, Libraire (Édition Lemerre), 7, rue Perronet, Paris
• Printer: "Bourloton. — Imprimeries réunies, B, rue Mignon, 2." (printed on lower cover)
• Material / Technique: Letterpress printing with burin engravings on paper
• Binding & Format: Original printed paper wrappers (*broché*), untrimmed deckle edges
• Markings: Title page bears the Lemerre printer's mark with motto "FAC ET SPERA"
• Condition: Foxing and age-toning visible throughout leaves; edge wear, spine fragility, and light handling creases to original paper wrappers; page edges untrimmed with minor fraying.

History

François Coppée (1842–1908) was an influential French poet, playwright, and novelist, dubbed "le poète des humbles" for his empathetic depictions of Parisian working-class life. Following his election to the Académie française in 1884, publisher Alphonse Lemerre issued high-quality, illustrated luxury editions of his collected works. Lemerre was a central figure in French 19th-century publishing, famed for his fine typography and collaborations with premier Parnassian writers and visual artists.