[MAME (publisher)]. Fine set of 7 illustrated works by 17th century authors, published in Tours by Alfred Mame et fils between 1867 and 1873. 7 large in-8 volumes, contemporary morocco. All 7 copies luxuriously bound. The set includes: - BOSSUET. Discours sur l'Histoire universelle. With a preface by M. Poujoulat. 1870. Dark brown morocco, gilded fillets framing the boards, ornate ribbed spine, gilded lace framing the inside, brown moiré silk lining and endpapers, gilded edges, full dark brown morocco case (Meuthey). Fine edition illustrated with a frontispiece portrait of the author and three chapter-head vignettes, etched by Valentin FOULQUIER and printed on chine collé. A very fine copy bound by Meuthey. - BOSSUET. Les Oraisons funèbres... Avec des notices par M. Poujoulat. 1869. Blue morocco, triple gilt fillet on covers, ornate ribbed spine, interior gilt roulette, gilt edges, slipcase (A. Bertrand). Edition illustrated with a frontispiece portrait of the author, and 6 chapter-head vignettes, etched by Valentin FOULQUIER and printed on chine collé. Spine slightly faded. Some light foxing. - FÉNELON. Avantures de Télémaque suivies des aventures d'Aristonoüs. Two notices by M. Poujoulat. 1873. Red morocco, triple gilt fillet on covers, ornate ribbed spine, inner gilt lace, gilt edges, slipcase (Adolphe Bertrand). Edition illustrated with a frontispiece and 13 vignettes at the head of each chapter, etched by Valentin FOULQUIER and printed on chine collé. Some rare light foxing. - LA BRUYÈRE. Les Caractères.1867. Red morocco, triple gilt fillet framing the boards, ornate ribbed spine, interior gilt roulette, gilt edges over marbling, slipcase (A. Mame). Edition illustrated with a frontispiece portrait of the author and 17 vignettes pasted at the head of the chapters, etched by Valentin FOULQUIER (1822-1896). Minor rubbing to the headpieces, lacks to the covers of the second plate. Some scattered foxing. Frontispiece unfolded. - LA FONTAINE (Jean de). Fables... Notices by M. Poujoulat. 1875. Red morocco, triple gilt fillet on covers, ornate ribbed spine, interior gilt roulette, gilt edges, slipcase (A. Bertrand). Edition illustrated with a frontispiece portrait of the author, and 50 chapter-head vignettes, etched by Valentin FOULQUIER and printed on chine collé. Some light foxing. - PASCAL (Blaise). Pensées... published according to the author's authentic text and only true plan. With philosophical and theological notes and a biographical note by Victor Rocher. 1873. Lemon morocco, triple gilt fillet framing the boards, ribbed spine decorated with gilt and mosaic motifs, inner gilt lace, gilt edges over marbling, slipcase (David). Edition illustrated with a frontispiece portrait of the author, etched on chine collé. Some dark marks on boards. Some light foxing. - SÉVIGNÉ (Marie de Rabutin-Chantal). Lettres choisies... With a preface by M. Poujoulat. 1871. Red morocco, triple gilt fillet on covers, ornate ribbed spine, inner gilt lace, gilt edges, slipcase (Adolphe Bertrand). Edition illustrated with a frontispiece portrait of the author, and 16 chapter-head vignettes, etched by Valentin FOULQUIER and printed on chine collé. Some light foxing.