Sold for:
$650
$650
[Theater] Group of six books about theater machinery, tricks, and patents. Including British Theatrical Patents 1801 – 1900 by Terence Rees (1996), Pratique Pour Fabriquer Scenes et Machines de Theatre by Nicola Sabbattini (facsimile edition in slipcase, 1942), La Machinerie Au Theatre by Laumann (ca. 1880; elaborate embossed cover and gilt-edged pages), Trucs et Decors by Moynet (facsimile edition, 1973), L’Envers du Theatre Machines et Decorations by Moynet (1888, poor condition), and Parallele des Principaux Theatres Modernes by Joseph de Filippi (1968). Bindings and sizes vary; all volumes illustrated. Condition generally good.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2012-05-13
