March 2021 Catalogue

5 I m a g i n e d W o r l d s E a r l y M a r c h 2 0 2 1 Finely Bound 32-Volume Folio Set Of The Beautifully Illustrated Turn-Of-The-Century Parisian Theatre Magazine Le Théatre 3. BOUSSOD, Jean, et al., editors. Le Théatre. Paris, 1898-1921. Thirty-two volumes. Folio (11-1/2 by 14-1/2 inches), contemporary three-quarter brown morocco gilt. $5500. Click for more info Complete 24-year run of this Parisian bimonthly illustrated theater magazine, reporting in lengthy articles on all of the most popular and avant-garde plays and actors of the era, accompanied by rich color and photographic illustrations, handsomely bound in three-quarter morocco-gilt. Text in French. The French periodical Le Théatre set out to faithfully record the dynamic changes taking place in Parisian theater at the turn of the century. In photographic images and color illustrations highlighted by literate text, it chronicled all aspects of theater from the most beautiful actresses to the most daring plays. Interiors generally fine, binding very beautiful, expert restoration to one board and joints on a few volumes. A handsome set in about-fine condition.