Tartuffe & the Would-Be Gentleman. Author: MOLIERE Title: Tartuffe & the Would-Be Gentleman Publication: New York: The Limited Editions Club, 1963. Introduction by Henri Peyre. Illustrations by Serge Ivanoff. Red decorative cloth with gilt spine lettering, slipcase. Bright and lovely copy of the LEC’s third publication in their 31st series, with colophon at rear noting 1500 numbered copies (this #241) signed by illustrator Ivanoff. Laid in is the appropriate LEC Monthly Letter. Two of the prolific French playwright’s greatest comedies, first performed in 1664 and 1670 respectively. Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts. Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts deals in out-of-print and antiquarian books, autographs and historic documents, ephemera, maps and pre-1900 newspapers. Member: ABAA, MWABA, The Manuscript Society. We take great pride in the quality of our stock and clean and cover all hardbound books in dust jacket sleeves or mylar. Every effort has been made to describe each item and any defects accurately. Large or heavy items may require that additional charges be invoiced separately. All autographs are guaranteed authentic without time limit to the original purchaser. William Butts, co-owner, apprenticed under a well-known Chicago dealer in the 1980s. For years he authored two columns in. Magazine and after more than 25 years remains book reviewer for. (quarterly journal of The Manuscript Society), in which capacity he stresses autograph education and reference works as the cornerstone of any serious dealer or collector. He has lectured on autograph authentication and contributes reviews and articles to publications such as. Fine Books and Collections. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.