Proverbes Dramatiques: Complete 8-Volume Set
by Theodore Leclercq
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good-
- Seller
-
Hudson, New Hampshire, United States
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About This Item
Beautiful complete 8-Volume set of French plays from the 1830's. "Proverbes Dramatiques" by Theodore Leclercq; printed in Paris.
Fine binding featuring hubbed spine with gilt border on both covers and gilt decorations on spine; marbled page edges and end papers. All Volumes feature full-page illustrations by Alfred Johannot and other artists.
The plays included in each Volume are as follows:
* VOLUME I (1835): La Manie Des Proverbes / Le Mariage Manque / Le Bal / Madame Sorbet / Une Revolution / Le Savetier Et Le Financier / L'Esprit De Desordre / Les Elections / La Scene Double / La Repetition D'un Proverbe / L'Humoriste / Le Desoeuvrement Des Comediens
* VOLUME II (1835): La Journee Difficile / Le Salon Dans La Cuisine / Les Paysans / La Reconciliation / L'Homme Capable / Les Propos / Le Plus Beau Jour De La Vie / Le Diner Sur L'Herbe / Le Jury / Tout Les Comediens / Les Dots
* VOLUME III (1835): Le Sapho De Quimpercorentin / Le Duel / La Cure Merveilleuse / La Fleche Du Clocher / Le Mendiant / L'Esprit De Servitude / Le Bapteme D'Une Cloche / Les Entrepreneurs De Morale / Le Conseiller D'Une Femme / Le Chateau De Cartes
* VOLUME IV (1835): Le Pouvoir En Quenouille / Le Brigand / La Societe Intime / Le Retour Du Baron / Les Interpretations / Le Souper / Avant Et Apres / La Destitutions / La Pere Joseph
* VOLUME V (1835): L'Intrigant Malencontreux / La Lettre / Le Passage Et L'Enterrement / Le Mariage D'Inclination / La Rosiere / L'Adjudication / Le Jour Et Le Lendemain / Les Preventions
* VOLUME VI (1836): Les Honneurs / Le Sermon De Societe / La Folle / La Disgrace / L'Enseignement Mutuel / La Rancune / Le Seminariste / La Premiere Representation / La Bonne Maman
* VOLUME VII (1836): L'Insouciant / L'Orpheline / La Mechante Langue / Le Comite Directeur / La Matinee D'Un Prelat / Le Tribunal De Famille / Le Voyage / Le Desinteressement / Le Juste Milieu / La Grisette / Pair Ou Non
* VOLUME VIII (1836): Les Deux Soeurs / Le Substitute / Les Essais / Le Sous-Prefet / Le Rapprochement / Le Rendez-Vous Manque
Condition:
All Volumes show shelf wear; Volume I has a portion missing at the top edge of the spine; Volume IV has a thin 3" tear at the outer edge of the front cover. All volumes are tightly bound with no splits. With the exception of foxing, the pages are free of stains and writing. No loose pages. Overall a very good condition complete set
Fine binding featuring hubbed spine with gilt border on both covers and gilt decorations on spine; marbled page edges and end papers. All Volumes feature full-page illustrations by Alfred Johannot and other artists.
The plays included in each Volume are as follows:
* VOLUME I (1835): La Manie Des Proverbes / Le Mariage Manque / Le Bal / Madame Sorbet / Une Revolution / Le Savetier Et Le Financier / L'Esprit De Desordre / Les Elections / La Scene Double / La Repetition D'un Proverbe / L'Humoriste / Le Desoeuvrement Des Comediens
* VOLUME II (1835): La Journee Difficile / Le Salon Dans La Cuisine / Les Paysans / La Reconciliation / L'Homme Capable / Les Propos / Le Plus Beau Jour De La Vie / Le Diner Sur L'Herbe / Le Jury / Tout Les Comediens / Les Dots
* VOLUME III (1835): Le Sapho De Quimpercorentin / Le Duel / La Cure Merveilleuse / La Fleche Du Clocher / Le Mendiant / L'Esprit De Servitude / Le Bapteme D'Une Cloche / Les Entrepreneurs De Morale / Le Conseiller D'Une Femme / Le Chateau De Cartes
* VOLUME IV (1835): Le Pouvoir En Quenouille / Le Brigand / La Societe Intime / Le Retour Du Baron / Les Interpretations / Le Souper / Avant Et Apres / La Destitutions / La Pere Joseph
* VOLUME V (1835): L'Intrigant Malencontreux / La Lettre / Le Passage Et L'Enterrement / Le Mariage D'Inclination / La Rosiere / L'Adjudication / Le Jour Et Le Lendemain / Les Preventions
* VOLUME VI (1836): Les Honneurs / Le Sermon De Societe / La Folle / La Disgrace / L'Enseignement Mutuel / La Rancune / Le Seminariste / La Premiere Representation / La Bonne Maman
* VOLUME VII (1836): L'Insouciant / L'Orpheline / La Mechante Langue / Le Comite Directeur / La Matinee D'Un Prelat / Le Tribunal De Famille / Le Voyage / Le Desinteressement / Le Juste Milieu / La Grisette / Pair Ou Non
* VOLUME VIII (1836): Les Deux Soeurs / Le Substitute / Les Essais / Le Sous-Prefet / Le Rapprochement / Le Rendez-Vous Manque
Condition:
All Volumes show shelf wear; Volume I has a portion missing at the top edge of the spine; Volume IV has a thin 3" tear at the outer edge of the front cover. All volumes are tightly bound with no splits. With the exception of foxing, the pages are free of stains and writing. No loose pages. Overall a very good condition complete set
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Details
- Bookseller
- CraigsClassics (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 66
- Title
- Proverbes Dramatiques
- Author
- Theodore Leclercq
- Illustrator
- Alfred Johannot and others
- Format/Binding
- Fine
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good-
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Place of Publication
- Paris
- Date Published
- 1830's
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- french plays, french literature, theododre leclercq, proverbes dramatiques
- Bookseller catalogs
- Literature / Fiction;
Terms of Sale
CraigsClassics
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About the Seller
CraigsClassics
Biblio member since 2018
Hudson, New Hampshire
About CraigsClassics
My store offers a curated selection of antiquarian books in a variety of topics with an emphasis on classic literature and children's classics. I take pride in providing great customer service with prompt replies to offers and inquiries, careful packaging and next-day shipping. Based in scenic southern New Hampshire.
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