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Chosen works of the roadway A stereotype edition in 2 volumes in-8 At P. Didot the elder and at Firmin Didot - 1810 253 pp. ; 227 pp. containing opinion of the publisher; Notice on the road; Fashionable prejudice; Mélanide; Love for love // the school of mothers; the governess; Clio Epiter Gold leather back binding, struck title; 15.7 x 10 cm In good condition: largely rubbed blanket, lean caps; leather partially split with hinge supports; solid interior; freckles Pierre-Claude Nivelle de la Chaussée (1692-1754), French dramatic author. Known as the creator of the tearful comedy, a theatrical genre to which he is unjustly reduced, he is the author of a rich and diverse work. Chosen works of the roadway A stereotype edition in 2 volumes in-8 At P. Didot the elder and at Firmin Didot - 1810 253 pp. ; 227 pp. containing opinion of the publisher; Notice on the road; Fashionable prejudice; Mélanide; Love for love // the school of mothers; the governess; Clio Epiter Gold leather back binding, struck title; 15.7 x 10 cm In good condition: largely rubbed blanket, lean caps; leather partially split with hinge supports; solid interior; freckles Pierre-Claude Nivelle de la Chaussée (1692-1754), French dramatic author. Known as the creator of the tearful comedy, a theatrical genre to which he is unjustly reduced, he is the author of a rich and diverse work.
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This rare 1810 two-volume set of Nivelle de La Chaussée's selected works is a gem for collectors! The gold-stamped leather binding shows its age with some wear but remains sturdy, while the interior pages are well-preserved with minimal foxing. Contains fascinating pieces like "Fashionable Prejudice" and "The School of Mothers" in a compact 15.7cm format. A beautiful piece of French literary history from the prestigious Didot publishing house – perfect for enthusiasts of 18th-century drama and classic bookbindings. The publisher's notes add extra depth to these thought-provoking comedies.