L'avocat patelin, comedie en trois actes et en prose, Par MM. brueys et palaprat. Representee pour la premiere sois a Paris, par les Comediens Francais, le 4 juin 1706.
A Paris.
Chez Mad. George, [1798].
Nouvelle edition [i.e. new edition].
8vo.
36pp. Uncut, stitched, as issued, in original publisher's drab paper wrappers. Contemporary inked ownership inscription to title, printed paper slip bearing the imprint of Chez Mad. George pasted over the actual imprint of Chez Fages, slight loss to lower margin of leaf D2, light spotting.
A scarce edition of one of many theatrical works co-authored by David-Augustin de Brueys (1640-1723) and Jean Palaprat (1650-1721); a three act comedy premiered in 1706 and first published in 1715, L'Avocat Patelin enjoyed immense success, being performed 691 times at the Comedie-Francaise.
OCLC records a single copy (Warwick).
£ 100.00
Antiquates Ref: 19035
OCLC records a single copy (Warwick).
