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Librettos.
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1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Substantial collection of over 50 volumes of eighteenth-century French opera librettos, including:
- paper
1) Recueil générale des opéras représentez par l'Académie Royale de Musique depuis son établissement, Paris: Christophe Ballard, 1703-1745. 16 volumes;
2) Le théâtre de la Foire, ou l'opéra comique contentant les meilleurs pièces qui ont été représentées aux Foires de S. Germain & de. S. Laurent, Amsterdam: L'honoré et Chatelain, 1723-1734. 9 volumes, spines worn;
3) Le nouveau théâtre italien ou recueil général des comédies représentées par les Comédies Italiens, Paris: Briasson, 1733-1741. 9 volumes, [uniformly bound with] : Les Parodies du nouveau théâtre italien, Paris: Briasson, 1738. 4 volumes, with c.240 pages of engraved music, [&] : Le théâtre italien de Gherardi, Paris: Briasson, 1741. 6 volumes. 19 volumes in all, numbered I-XIX;
4) Dictionnaire des théâtres de Paris, contenant toutes les pièces qui ont été représentées. Paris: Lambert, 1756. 7 volumes;
5) Anecdotes Dramatiques, contenant...toutes les pièces de théâtre...les noms de tous les auteurs, poëtes ou musiciens, Tome premier [...troisième]. Paris: Veuve Duchesne, 1775. 3 volumes, spines defective
54 volumes in all, 12mo, engraved plates and frontispieces, contemporary calf, spine gilt in compartments, trimmed by binder, occasionally affecting the music, corners rubbed
Rare: no copy of the Recueil générale des opéras is found in British libraries, according to COPAC. From the collection of André Meyer (1884-1974).
2) Le théâtre de la Foire, ou l'opéra comique contentant les meilleurs pièces qui ont été représentées aux Foires de S. Germain & de. S. Laurent, Amsterdam: L'honoré et Chatelain, 1723-1734. 9 volumes, spines worn;
3) Le nouveau théâtre italien ou recueil général des comédies représentées par les Comédies Italiens, Paris: Briasson, 1733-1741. 9 volumes, [uniformly bound with] : Les Parodies du nouveau théâtre italien, Paris: Briasson, 1738. 4 volumes, with c.240 pages of engraved music, [&] : Le théâtre italien de Gherardi, Paris: Briasson, 1741. 6 volumes. 19 volumes in all, numbered I-XIX;
4) Dictionnaire des théâtres de Paris, contenant toutes les pièces qui ont été représentées. Paris: Lambert, 1756. 7 volumes;
5) Anecdotes Dramatiques, contenant...toutes les pièces de théâtre...les noms de tous les auteurs, poëtes ou musiciens, Tome premier [...troisième]. Paris: Veuve Duchesne, 1775. 3 volumes, spines defective
54 volumes in all, 12mo, engraved plates and frontispieces, contemporary calf, spine gilt in compartments, trimmed by binder, occasionally affecting the music, corners rubbed
Rare: no copy of the Recueil générale des opéras is found in British libraries, according to COPAC. From the collection of André Meyer (1884-1974).
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"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."