MARIVAUX. *Théâtre français*. Paris, 1712–1736. 2 volumes. — - Lot 169

MARIVAUX. *Théâtre français*. Paris, 1712–1736. 2 volumes. — *Théâtre italien*. Paris, 1723–1735. 3 volumes. Set of 20 plays in 5 in-12 volumes, light calfskin, smooth spine with decoration, red title label, red edges (contemporary binding). A beautifully bound collection of 20 comedies and tragedies by Marivaux, including 12 first editions: Théâtre françois, Volume I: - Annibal. Paris, Noël Pissot, 1727. First edition. (Tchemerzine, VII, 418.) - *Le Père prudent et équitable, ou Crispin l’heureux fourbe*. Limoges, François Meilhac, 1712. First edition. (Tchemerzine, VII, 414). - *Le Dénuement imprévu*. Paris, Noël Pissot, 1727. First edition. (Tchemerzine, VII, 418.) - The Isle of Reason. Paris, Pierre Prault, 1727. First edition. (Tchemerzine, VII, 418.) - *Love’s Second Surprise*. Paris, Pierre Prault, 1728. First edition. (Tchemerzine, VII, 421.) *Théâtre français*, Volume II: - *The Reunion of Loves*. Paris, Prault, 1733. - The Indiscreet Oaths. Paris, Pierre Prault, 1732. First edition. (Tchemerzine, VII, 425.) - The Bequest. Paris, Prault fils, 1736. First edition. (Tchemerzine, VII, 429.) Italian Theater, Volume I: - *Arlequin Polished by Love*. Paris, Veuve Guillaume, 1723. First edition. (Tchemerzine, VII, 416.) - *La Surprise de l'Amour*. Paris, Briasson, 1733. - *La Double inconstance*. Paris, Briasson, 1736. - *Le Prince travesti ou l'illustre avanturier*. Paris, Briasson, 1733. Italian Theater, Volume II: - The False Maidservant, or The Deceiver Punished. Paris, Briasson, 1732. The last section is missing. - The Island of Slaves. Paris, Briasson, 1732. The last page is misplaced. - *The Village Heir*. Paris, Briasson, 1732. - *The Game of Love and Chance*. Paris, Briasson, 1732. Italian Theater, Volume III: - *The Triumph of Love*. Paris, Pierre Prault, 1732. First edition. (Tchemerzine, VII, 424.) - *The School for Mothers*. Paris, Pierre Prault, 1732. First edition. (Tchemerzine, VII, 425.) - *The Happy Stratagem*. Paris, Prault, 1733. First edition. Tear with a missing section on the title page. (Tchemerzine, VII, 426.) - *La Mère confidente*. Paris, Prault, 1735. First edition. (Tchemerzine, VII, 428.) A 2-cm split in the spine at the end of Volume II of *Théâtre françois*.

Estimate:£2,503.99

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