F. Sarcey - Théâtres divers - 1884

Original Edition in 1 volume in-8 half morocco with corners, 20+19+ 24+24+ 28+24+ 24+ 28+ 31+ 23+23+24+24+24+ 24+23 pages are 386 pages. Portraits of the artists with etching engravings on the frontispiece. Texts by Francisque Sarcey presenting Coquelin Cadet Jane Essler Léonide Leblanc Hippolyte Worms … engravings by L. Gaucherel & Ad. Lalauze - Slight external wear, some light and scattered foxing - Good copy.
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Théâtres divers is generally the second part of the work Comédiens et comédiennes of the French drama critic Francisque Sarcey. This series was published in 1884 and brings together biographical and critical notices devoted to actors and actresses of Parisian theatres other than the Comédie-Française, accompanied by portraits engraved in etching by Léon Gaucherel and Adolphe Lalauze.

The work follows a first series devoted to the Comédie-Française. In Théâtres divers, Sarcey draws portraits of famous artists of his time, mixing biography, personal reminiscences and theatrical criticism. Among the artists studied are notably Jane Essler, Jeanne Samary, Marie Laurent, Léonide Leblanc and Hippolyte Worms.

Bibliographically:

First edition: Paris, Librairie des Bibliophiles, 1884.
Illustrated format with portraits off the text engraved in etching.
Approximately 400 to 500 pages depending on modern editions and reprints.

Francisque Sarcey was one of the most influential theatre critics of the late 19th century. His judgments in the Parisian press carried authority with the public and professionals in show business.