Corneille, Pierre – Corneille, Thomas. – The Dramatic Master - Lot 429

Corneille, Pierre – Corneille, Thomas. – The Dramatic Masterpieces of Messrs. Corneille, with the Scholars’ Judgment following each play. Oxford, n.p., 1760. 3 volumes in-12 bound in full marbled calfskin, spined with decorative raised bands, double gilt fillet framing on the covers, fawn-colored title labels and green volume numbers, red edges. Contains: - P. Corneille, Vol. I, *Le Cid*, *Horace*, *Cinna*, *Polyeucte*, *La Mort de Pompée*, *Entrevue de Sertorius et de Pompée*; Vol. II, *Rodogune*, *Héraclius*, *Othon*. Th. Corneille, Vol. II, *Ariane*, *Le Comte d'Essex*; Vol. III, *Le Menteur*, *Le Baron d'Albikrac*, *Le Festin de Pierre*, *La Comtesse d'Orgueil*, *Nouveau Prologue*, *L'Inconnu*, *Nouveau divertissement*. Included: 1/ - Corneille, Thomas. - *The Stranger*, a comedy. With a new prologue and new embellishments. By Mr. Dancourt. Paris, Pierre Ribou, 1704. In-12, full calfskin binding with a smooth, decorated spine and a red title label - [4 pp., title page, privilege, cast], 120 pp. Illustrated with 7 fold-out sheets of notated music, which are generally missing. 2/ - Molière. - *The Misanthrope*. A comedy … first performed in Paris, at the Théâtre du Palais Royal, on June 4, 1666. [Excerpt from the Works (Vol. III)] In-16, paperback with temporary cover - (1 f? title page], 215–322 pp. Illustrated with an engraved figure, out of text (The Misanthrope).