Lot 08065

BRUMOY Pierre, “LE THEATRE DES GRECS / Tome Premier”, Paris, Charles Robustel, M.DCCXLIX (1749). 1 out of 6 Tomes, in 12mo, p. xvj-532 pp., with an allegorical frontispiece engraved by Claude-Nicolas Cochin. New edition (the first in 1730), very popular until the middle of the 19th century, the most famous of the Jesuit Brumoy (1688-1742); not a simple anthology of the ancient theatre, but a comparative study between modern and ancient theatrical expression. Full calfskin, spine with golden fleuron decoration, red Morocco label with title in gilt and volume number, red edges (contemporary binding); slightly rubbed on extremities, bumped corners. Clean and tight inside, except of light browning. Ex libris label. Good copy. Brunet I, 1290. Backer & Sommervogel II, 246.