Jean-Baptiste Artaud — La Centenaire de Moliere
Paris, Veuve Duchesne, 1773. First edition. Hardback. The first edition of this very scarce play written upon the centenary of Moliere, in the original French. The first edition of this very scarce work.In the original French. A comical play published upon the centenary of the death of Moliere, a play in one act which was performed at Versailles on the 18th February 1773. By Jean-Baptiste Artaud, who was royal censor and secretary to the Duke of Duras. Bound in paper covered boards. Externally, generally smart, with light rubbing and marks to the boards and spine. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Ink to the front board. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with a few scattered spots. Good . Ill.: None. Good .
