Les Spectacles de Paris, ou, Calendrier historique & chronologique des théâtres

Publisher Duchesne French

1763

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Periodical volumes and years: 12e ptie (pour l'année 1763)-40e ptie (pour l'année 1791).

Published: A Paris : Chez la veuve Duchesne, 1768-1791.

Editors: 1763-1778, J. de Laporte, with the assistance of C.-S. Favart; ca. 1789, F.-G. Ducray-Duminil.

Binding: Volume 1 is bound in red morocco with fleurs de lys and raised bands on the spine, all edges gilt, blue endpapers.

Watson Library copy: Volume 1 has bookplates of Jayne Wrightsman and Robert S. Pirie; is inscribed "To David Garrick Esq., from his most obedient humble servant, Wm. Mildmay".

Reference: Grand-Carteret, J. Les almanachs français, 180.

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Title: Les Spectacles de Paris, ou, Calendrier historique & chronologique des théâtres
Editor: Joseph de Laporte
Publisher: Duchesne
Date: 1763
Geography: Paris, France
Dimensions: volumes; Height: 4 3/4 in. (12 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, 2019
Object Number: PN2620 .S6 v.1 1763
Curatorial Department: Thomas J. Watson Library

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