Gabriel Francisco LE JAY
Josephus venditus. Tragoedia
Apud Antonium Lambin|Parisii [Paris] • (Paris) 1698|9.50 x 17 cm|relié
First edition, illustrated with a figure by Corneille engraved by Mariette and a headpiece with armorial device.
Full glazed blonde calf binding. Raised band spine decorated. Red morocco title label. Double gilt ruled frame on boards. One slight tear at head. Roulette on edges. Small stains on lower board. 2 corners slightly bumped. Endpapers renewed late 19th century. Good copy.
This Jesuit and professor of rhetoric became interested in theatre quite early and was even an actor. Apart from Christian books and some literary works, he published archaeological works. His theatre, in Latin, features figures from Christian mythology.
Full glazed blonde calf binding. Raised band spine decorated. Red morocco title label. Double gilt ruled frame on boards. One slight tear at head. Roulette on edges. Small stains on lower board. 2 corners slightly bumped. Endpapers renewed late 19th century. Good copy.
This Jesuit and professor of rhetoric became interested in theatre quite early and was even an actor. Apart from Christian books and some literary works, he published archaeological works. His theatre, in Latin, features figures from Christian mythology.
€250