Lot n° 431
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(Theatre) Collection of six plays related to the Theatre and - Lot 431
(Theatre) Collection of six plays related to the Theatre and the Opera. 1769-1771. In-8, brown basane, ornate smooth spine, double gilt fillet on covers, red morocco title piece, arms on covers (contemporary binding). Picturesque Competition for the Embellishment of the Opera House. In London and in Paris, Chez Le Jay, 1770. In-8 of 39 pp. Description of four paintings submitted to the Salon du Louvre for inspection and public judgement, one of which is intended to decorate the ceiling of the new opera house. SEDAINE. Le Déserteur Drama in three Acts, in prose mixed with music. La Musique par M*** Performed, for the first time, by the King's Ordinary Italian Actors, on Monday 6 March 1769. In Paris, Chez Claude Herissant, 1769. In-8 of VIII-(2)-82-(2) pp. Original edition. Quérard IX, 10 [LA HARPE]. Mélanie, Drama in three acts and in verse. A Amsterdam, Chez Henri-Jacob-Jonas Wan-Harrewelt, 1770. In-8 of 64 pp. First edition. Barber III, 120. BILLARD (Etienne)]. Du Théatre et des causes de sa décadence: Epitres aux Comédiens François et au Parterre. In London, Et se trouve à Paris Chez Valade, 1771. In-8 of 16 pp. First edition. Barber IV, 692. SAUVIGNY. Le Persifleur, Comedy in three acts and in verse. Performed for the first time by the Comédiens François ordinaires du Roy, February 8, 1771. In Paris, Chez Delalain, 1771. In-8 of XV-(1)-76 pp. SAUVIGNY. L'Amoureux de Quinze ans, ou la double fête, Comédie en trois actes et en prose, Mêlée d'Ariettes; Dedicated to H.S.H. Monseigneur le Duc de Bourbon. The lyrics are by M. Laujon. Music by M. Martiny. Performed for the first time by the King's Ordinary Italian Actors on Thursday, April 18, 1771. In Paris, Chez la Veuve Duchesne, 1771. In-8 of (8)- 88 pp. A rich collection showing different aspects of Opera in the second part of the 18th century, an extremely brilliant period for this genre. Freckles. Two small wormholes on the second plate. Aux Armes by Baron Anne-Léon de Montmorency. Olivier-Hermal-
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